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What is one way friends, family, or pets in the home can create unintentional fall hazards?
Family or friends can leave things in the way, pets can get underfoot or leave toys in the way
If you are using a walker or wheelchair, what is one way you can transfer food or water from the kitchen to the table?
Ex: walker- tray or basket, WC- reusable grocery bag or lap
What should be in the bathtub to prevent a fall?
EX: bathmat, non-slip bath tub stickers, grab bars
Name two fall hazards you might encounter while moving from the car to the pharmacy.
Ex: curb, wet pavement, threshold, uneven pavement or surfaces, poor technique w/ getting out of car, ect...
What is an assistive device that can help with mobility?
Ex: rolling walker, rollator, WC, ect..
What is a piece of adaptive equipment that can help with getting dressed?
Ex: reacher, dressing stick, sock donner, button hook
What can you use to put out a grease fire?
Ex: Flour, baking soda, smother
Name a fall hazard in the bathroom.
EX: wet floor, rugs in the bathroom, ect.
When entering a community building with your wheelchair or walker, what should you look for to make it easier to get inside?
Ex: ramp or curb cutout, automatic doors or handicap button for door openers
True or false: placing your feet far in front of you can help you stand up easier.
False
Name two fall risks you could encounter in the living areas of your home?
Ex: extension cords, transitions to carpet, poor lighting, pathways that are not clear-shoes, laundry baskets,
When opening the oven, where should you stand with your walker or wheelchair?
Ex: to the side of the oven door
What is a piece of adaptive equipment that can help with getting bathed?
EX: log handled sponge, possibly hand held shower head
What is an outdoor hazard that might be present during the current season?
Ex: rain, over-heating if dehydrated or sensitive to sun, wind gusts, when cold- cold exposure/decreased sensation
Sitting for a long period of time can put you at risk for skin breakdown or pressure injuries. What can you do to reduce the pressure from sitting?
Ex: shift weight, change positions
When you go home after being in the hospital, you may get tired more easily. What are two ways you can preserve your energy during the day?
Pacing, prioritizing, planning, positioning (sitting)
Identify two areas in the kitchen that may be unsafe.
Ex: oven, opening fridge, spills on kitchen floor, reaching too high or too low in cabinets or pantry
Where is the best place to store your medication?
EX: in pill box where you will see (could be kitchen, could be bathroom), out of reach of small kids
What are two alternative modes of transportation you could use if you are unable to drive yourself to an appointment or event?
Ex: family, friends, medical transport, Uber, ect..
Is it okay to pull up from your walker to stand?
No. one hand on WC and one hand on walker
What plans could you put in place in the event of an emergency while you are home?
Ex: lifeline/life alert, keeping a phone nearby, having family or friends regularly checking in on you
What is one way you could reorganize your kitchen to make it more accessible?
Ex: Bring regularly used items to counter height for easy reach, set out frequently used items, arrange items in fridge to prevent bending down.
If you feel unsure while taking a bath or shower while alone, what is something you can do as a precaution while you bathe?
EX: wait and ask family or friend to be in the home or bathroom, put a non-skid surface/mat down, sit to shower w/ chair or bench, keep a phone close by, use adaptive equipment
When going up stairs or a curb, which foot should you go up with first? Which foot should come down first?
Ex: Up with the strong or unaffected leg, down with the weaker or affected leg
If you drop something on the floor, how can you pick it up safely while sitting in the wheelchair?
Ex: use a reacher, make sure brakes are on and hold on to sturdy piece of furniture like a couch