Causes of a Fall
What can cause a fall as we age?
What is Decrease eyesight, Decreased hearing, Decreased reflexes
What is one way to prevent a fall?
What is stay active, improve balance, use a walking device, and see a therapist
How many people over 65years old fall?
What is greater than one out of four older people falls each year.
If I hit my head what is the worse that could happen?
What is falls are the number one cause of Traumatic Brain Injury in people age 75 years and older.
What is considered a tripping hazard at home?
What is throw rug?
What is diabetes, heart disease, or problems with your thyroid, nerves, feet, or blood vessels
If your balance is declining, what can you do?
How does a fall affect my life?
What is One out of 10 falls results in an injury that causes the older adult to restrict their activities for a day or more or to seek attention from the healthcare system.
What is classified as traumatic brain injury, (TBI)
A non-penetrating TBI is when something hits your head hard enough that your brain bounces or twists around inside your skull. Providers may use the terms closed head TBI or blunt TBI for this kind of TBI. Non-penetrating TBIs may happen if you’re in a vehicle accident, take a fall, are hit in the head, injured in an explosion or are injured while playing sports.
How can you decrease risk of falling at home?
What is improving lighting and AD devices.
Can medications increase your risk of falling?
Yes certain medications as we age can increase the risk
Most outpatient facilities allow walk-ins or you can call your PCP for a script
What is 3 million emergency department visits due to older people falls.
What type of medications may increase my risk?
What is, Anticoagulants significantly increased in-hospital mortality risk in elderly
How can I adapt my bathroom to be safer?
What are grab bars and shower chair?
Can footwear increase your risk of falling.
Yes, poor footwear including slippers, shoes without closed heel, and old shoes.
Can my diet and alcohol consumption increase my risk of falling?
What is yes, too much alcohol can lead to balance problems and falls, which can result in hip or arm fractures and other injuries
How serious can a fall where I hit my head be?
3 million emergency department visits due to older people falls. 83% percent of hip fracture deaths and 88% of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for hip fractures were caused by falls.
If I fall and hit my head what is the likely hood of another injury?
If you suffer one brain injury, this is your likelihood of you suffering a second brain injury 3 times higher risk
How can you prepare for a fall?
What happens after a fall?
Half of those persons aged 65 and older living at home who are hospitalized for a fall injury are not discharged to their home
Can depression or fear increase my risk of falling?
What is Excessive fear of falling, which is frequently associated with depression,
If I fell once but am okay does that increase my likely hood of another fall?
What is Falling once doubles the risk of falling a
How may a fall affect my life?
falls can be severe whether or not an injury occurs, but such consequences have received insufficient attention and study. Postural instability or a fall can lead to fear of falling and anxiety about normal activities on the part of the older person at risk, as well as among family members and care givers
How can you decrease the risk of falling in kitchen?
What is Keep frequently used pots, pans, and kitchen utensils in a place where they are easy to reach