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Safety Precautions & Fall Prevention
Section 1: Understanding Falls in Older Adults
1.1 Physiological and Environmental Factors: Age-related changes affecting balance and strength, and how environmental factors contribute
1.2 Consequences of Falls: Short and long-term impacts on health and independence
1.3 Activity: Interactive presentation with real-life case studies
Section 2: Risk Assessment in the Home Environment
2.1 Home Safety Audit: Key elements of a home safety check to identify fall hazards (e.g., poor lighting, loose rugs)
2.2 Using Assessment Tools: Checklists and tools to standardize risk assessment.
2.3 Activity: Virtual home tour using videos/photos where participants identify hazards
Section 3: Medical Factors and Fall Risk
3.1 Common Medical Conditions Leading to Falls: Such as arthritis, vertigo, Parkinson’s disease, and their implications
3.2 Medication Side Effects: How medications can increase fall risk
3.3 Activity: Matching exercise linking conditions and medications with appropriate fall prevention strategies
Section 4: Preventative Strategies and Interventions
4.1 Physical Exercises: Demonstrating and practicing exercises that enhance balance and strength
4.2 Environmental Modifications: Practical modifications in the home to prevent falls
4.3 Behavioral Strategies: Educating clients on safe movement and transfers
4.4 Activity: Role-playing to practice intervention strategies.
Section 5: Emergency Response and Reporting
5.1 What to Do If a Fall Occurs: First aid measures and when to seek medical help
5.2 Documentation and Reporting: Importance of accurate and timely reporting
5.3 Activity: Simulation of post-fall scenario and completion of incident report
Section 6: Assessment and Certification
6.1 Final Assessment: Scenario-based questions to ensure understanding and application of knowledge
Section 7: Additional Resources
7.1 Supportive Materials: Handouts on exercises, home modification checklists, and emergency response steps
3.2 Medication Side Effects: How medications can increase fall risk
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