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Self-Evaluations:
Fall Prevention
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Osteoporosis
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Falls are prevalent in all ages, but are dangerous and costly in the elderly.
Majority of falls in the elderly result in minor or no injuries. The more serious
consequences are head injuries, hip and wrist fractures.
About half the elderly who fall do so repeatedly.
A single fall can lead down an undesirable path:
FALL - FEAR OF FALLING - LOSS OF CONFIDENCE IN ONE’S MOBILITY - RESTRICTION OF ACTIVITIES -
SOCIAL ISOLATION AND INCREASED DEPENDENCE ON OTHERS - DECONDITIONING, JOINT STIFFNESS AND MUSCLE WEAKNESS - MORE FALLS!
The US Public Health Service estimates that 70% of falls by the elderly are potentially preventable.
Identifying your risk factors is an important step toward fall prevention.
Complete the Questionnaire below to identify your risk factors.
Strategies:
- Talk to your doctor about the factors you identify
- Talk to your Sierra Therapy Team – you may not necessarily need long term skilled therapy. An assessment to set up
strategies for reducing your risk for falls might be all
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