The Pain of Poverty You Cannot Simulate

Many employees are being encouraged to participate in poverty simulations. These activities can begin to shed light on some aspects of poverty, yet the harsh reality cannot be adequately simulated. I have seen many aspects of poverty and have found that many people fall through cracks few people can even begin to see. Perhaps these slides will help others to recognize those holes and begin to find meaningful and useful ways to fill in the gaps.

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2. Click on the enlarged slide to advance to the next slide.

For those interested in additional reading about this subject, this article by Benjamin J. Gohs gives a snapshot of the reality of poverty that few looking from the outside ever glimpse.

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Reality of Poverty

Poverty and Pets

Poverty and Home Internet

Poverty and Essential Medications

Poverty and Reaching Adulthood

Poverty and Health Insurance

Poverty and Home Phone and Long Distance

Poverty and Smart Phone

Poverty and Taxes

Poverty and Dental Needs for Adults

Poverty and Dental Needs for Children

Poverty and Clothing

Poverty and Vehicles in the Household

Poverty and School Expenses

Poverty and Math Supplies

Poverty and Work Schedules

Poverty and College Scholarships

Poverty and School Uniforms

Poverty and Aging in Place

Poverty and Birthday Parties

Poverty and the Arts

Poverty and Promotional Photos

Poverty and Food

Poverty and Eating Out

Poverty and Exhaustion

Poverty and "the Look"

Poverty and Family Vacations

Poverty and Special Food Needs

Poverty and Medications not Covered by Medicaid

Poverty and Work Opportunities

Poverty and Beauty

Poverty and Childcare

Poverty and Sliding Scale Clinics

Poverty and a Lack of Hope

Poverty is a Choice?

Poverty and Pain

Fall Prevention in the Home

What do you know about fall prevention? Test your knowledge with this 15-question home fall prevention quiz!

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Fall Prevention Free Quiz

Fall Prevention Quiz by Katrena 

Percentage of older adults who fall

One in 3 older adults fall in the U.S. in the last year

Direct medical costs for fall injuries

Direct medical costs for fall injuries equals $34 billion in 2013

Fall risk factos

Lights at top and bottom of stairs may help prevent falls

Previous fall and how it affects one's chances of falling again

Previous fall doubles changes of falling again

What helps decrease risk for falling?

Regular exercise can decrease fall risk

What is the most common cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in older adults

Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury in older adults

Vitamin deficiency associated with increased risk for falls

Vitamin D deficiency can increase risk for falling

Room where most falls occur in the home

Bathroom is room where most falls occur in the home

Medications that increase risk for a fall

Sedatives, tranquilizers, antidepressants, and some analgesics increase fall risk

Beverage associated with increased fall risk

Alcohol increases risk for falling

Common mindset after a fall

Fear is common after a fall and can lead to increased risk for future falls

Common cause of falls

Abnormal heart rhythms are associated with increased risk for falling

Diabetes complications that increase fall risk

Neuropathy or decreased feeling in feet increases risk for falling

Exercises that help prevent falls

Balance exercises like yoga and tai chi may help prevent falls

Common causes of confusion that may increase risk of falling

Confusion due to infection, drug overdose, dementia, sudden change in environment, dehydration, etc. may increase risk for falling