Fall
Prevention
Prevention
What is one way to prevent falls at home?
What is Carpet, no rugs, night lights, cleaning messes, wearing shoes, installing grab bars and shower chairs, using a cane or walker?
What is socialization?
What is keeping in touch and talking with others?
Why is screening important?
What is removing polyps helps reduce cancer progression?
Why is screening important?
What is rapid progression/increased risk?
What special check-ups should you have to help prevent falls?
What is hearing and vision?
What are some consequences of not socializing?
What is depression, worry, heart problems, high blood pressure, and memory loss?
When do you stop get screened?
What is 85 years old?
What are the genes that put you at an increased risk for breast cancer?
What is BRCA 1 and 2?
Why should you see your healthcare provider to prevent falls?
What is to go over medications and tell them about any other falls you have had?
What are some ways to be social?
What is social media, clubs, phone calls, friendships, activities, senior centers, go to the gym, and get a pet?
What is the test for colon cancer?
What is a colonoscopy?
What are ways to self-screen at home?
What is check for lumps in the breast and armpit?
Why should you exercise to prevent falls?
What is to maintain muscle strength?
Why should we socialize?
What is to decrease health problems, decrease sadness, improve memory, and form meaningful relationships?
What does a colonoscopy do?
What is use a scope to check for growth?
What is the 5-year survival rate for breast cancer?
What is 91%?
What are some risk factors for falls?
What is hearing/vision problems, some medicines, weakness, dark rooms, rugs, slippery socks, and messy rooms?
What are some activities offered here at the senior center?
What is the early-stage colon cancer survival rate?
What is 90%?
What is the best way to screen for breast cancer?
What is a mammogram?