Essay On Fall Prevention

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Preventing Falls: Fall Prevention Programs for Older Adults Monday, November 19, 2012 Fall Prevention • According to the AARP in 2010, more than 12,800 people over the age of 65 died and 1.6 million were treated in the ER because of falls. Monday, November 19, 2012 Risk FactorsEnvironmental: • Where Do People Fall? • 60% fall in the hoe • 30% fall in public areas • 10% fall in healthcare facilites Monday, November 19, 2012 Falls at Home • Each year, thousands of older Americans fall at home. Many of them are seriously injured, and some are disabled. Monday, November 19, 2012 Three Things you can do to Prevent Falls: • Begin a regular exercise program • Have your healthcare provider review your medications • Make your…show more content…
It makes you stronger and helps you feel better. coordination are the most helpful. increases your chance of falling. • Exercises that improve balance and • Lack of exercise leads to weakness and Monday, November 19, 2012 Why is Exercise Important? • BALANCE • Balance helps you to keep the mass of your body over your feet. • When you were young, you had to learn to balance yourself, and unless you continue to use your balance under safe conditions, this vital skill diminishes. Monday, November 19, 2012 Why is Exercise Important? • GAIT • Regain some of the spring in your step, and practice walking (either alone, or with a cane or walker) with a stronger, safer and fluid gait. Monday, November 19, 2012 Why is Exercise Important? • REFLEXES • Exercise can make you more responsive and help you react more safly to obstacles in you path and other potential dangers. Monday, November 19, 2012 Have your medications checked: • Have your doctor or pharmacist review all the medicines you take, even over-thecounter medicines Monday, November 19, 2012 Make Your Home
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