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1
Q

What are some key risks to elders in their homes?

A

falls
fires
**if have cognitive impairment–getting lost

2
Q

What % of elders fall each year?

A

1/3

3
Q

What are the physical consequences of elderly falls?

A

TBI
fractures
mobility limitations

4
Q

What are the psychological consequences of elderly falls?

A

anxiety
depression
fear of falling

5
Q

What are risk factors for falls?

A

Balance, strength and gait (frailty)

Vision

Medications

Environment

Chronic Conditions

6
Q

What is included in a multifactorial intervention for fall prevention in elderly?

A
Home evaluations & home modifications
Physical activity and exercise
Education
Vision assessment and correction
Medication assessment and management
Assistive technologies
7
Q

What are some national fall efforts?

A

CDC community-based fall prevention guide
falls free initiative
A matter of balance

8
Q

What are the categories of evidence-based falls interventions?

A
  1. exercise-based
  2. home modification
  3. multifaceted
9
Q

WHat % of Alzheimer’s patients will wander? What % will die from this?

A

60% will wander

50% will die if not found w/i 24 hours