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