COMMUNITY
TEACHING
PRESENTATION
ON FALLS
PREVENTION IN
ELDERLY ADULTS
Grand Canyon University NRS 428VN
Taiwo Adewunmi
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Falls Prevention in Elderly Adults: A Comprehensive Guide, Assignments of Nursing
This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of falls prevention in elderly adults. It covers the definition of falls, common causes, and effective strategies for prevention. The presentation emphasizes the importance of addressing both physical and environmental factors that contribute to falls. It also highlights the role of healthcare professionals and caregivers in promoting fall prevention.
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COMMUNITY
TEACHING
PRESENTATION
ON FALLS
PREVENTION IN
ELDERLY ADULTS
Grand Canyon University NRS 428VN Taiwo Adewunmi Due Date
DEFINING A FALL IN THE ELDERLY ADULTS An event results in a person resting on the ground or floor with or without injury occurring.
ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES ➢ Wet Floors ➢ Misuse of mobility devices ➢ Cluttered environment ➢ Loose carpets ➢ Lack of safety equipment in the home (grab bars, lifts).
WHY IS FALL PREVENTION IMPORTANT? ➢ Falls in the elderly can be fatal. ➢ Falls cause terrible injuries in elderly adults, like broken hips or head trauma. ➢ Older adults have an increased risk of falls. ➢ Falls are preventable.
like dizziness or poor vision.
OTHER WAYS TO PREVENT FALLS ➢ Don’t get up abruptly. ➢ Get up slowly from lying or sitting down. ➢ Wear non-skid shoes inside and outside. ➢ Keep your home well-lighted at all times. ➢ Use your prescribed assistive devices.
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Prevention. National Institute on Aging. Retrieved from https://www.nia.nih.gov/