Elders living safely at home

Question 1

What are some key risks to elders in their homes?

Answer 1

falls
fires
**if have cognitive impairment–getting lost

Question 2

What % of elders fall each year?

Answer 2

1/3

Question 3

What are the physical consequences of elderly falls?

Answer 3

TBI
fractures
mobility limitations

Question 4

What are the psychological consequences of elderly falls?

Answer 4

anxiety
depression
fear of falling

Question 5

What are risk factors for falls?

Answer 5

Balance, strength and gait (frailty)

Vision

Medications

Environment

Chronic Conditions

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What are some national fall efforts?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What are the categories of evidence-based falls interventions?

Answer 8

1. exercise-based
2. home modification
3. multifaceted

Question 9

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

Answer 9

60% will wander

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