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Florida Injury Prevention Programs for Seniors (FLIPS)

Florida Injury Prevention Programs for Seniors (FLIPS). Senior Fall Prevention. Senior Module. Flexibility. To maximize health and independence you should be flexible in: mind body home lifestyle. The Facts— Are Falls Really A Problem?. 1 in 3 seniors fall each year.

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Florida Injury Prevention Programs for Seniors (FLIPS)

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  1. Florida Injury Prevention Programs for Seniors (FLIPS) Senior Fall Prevention Senior Module

  2. Flexibility • To maximize health and independence you should be flexible in: • mind • body • home • lifestyle

  3. The Facts—Are Falls Really A Problem? • 1 in 3 seniors fall each year. • Those who have fallen once have a greater chance of falling later. • In 1999, ~21,000 seniors in Florida were hospitalized due to hip fractures from falls. • Indirect costs: loss of independence and decreased quality of life.

  4. Medical Conditions Diabetes Arthritis Osteoporosis Stroke Medications Cardiac medication Sedatives Antidepressants Managing Health Risk Factors

  5. Managing Health Risk Factors cont’d… • Balance • Sensory perception, i.e. vision, touch, etc. • Memory and focus • Dementia • Fear of falling

  6. Lifestyle Behaviors—Exercise & Nutrition • 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week (2 miles of brisk walking or dancing) • Eat the right foods and get plenty of calcium and vitamin D • Drink plenty of water • Avoid alcoholic beverages

  7. Downward Cycle of Fear move slower/ avoid movements decreased strength and endurance What YOU CAN do… improve balance ask for help or use helpful devices when necessary stay active Lifestyle Behaviors—Confident Attitude

  8. Lifestyle Behaviors—Mental Activity • Focus and distraction • Dementia • What YOU CAN do: • challenging activities such as bridge & chess • talk with your health care provider

  9. Lifestyle Behaviors—Balance • You need good vision to help stabilize you. • Your feet must be able to feel the ground. • Exercise and strength training • Appropriate footwear • Talk to your doctor about medications that make you dizzy.

  10. Home Fall Hazards • Clear walkways of: • cords and hoses • throw rugs • pets • clutter • Increase lighting • Add rails to stairways • Need porch railings • Clean wet floors

  11. Home Fall Hazards—Bathroom Safety • Grab bars around the tub and toilet • Raised toilet seat • Shower or tub chair • Flexible hose for the shower • Non-skid mat in tub

  12. Public Fall Hazards • Curbs • No railings near steps • Cracks in walkways • Uneven walkways • Slippery steps • Obstacles along paths

  13. Canes Walkers Reachers Special step stools Portable seat lift Hip protectors Assistive Devices—Tools To Help You

  14. Taking Charge! • Talk to your doctor about… • dizziness, especially with regards to medications. • chronic diseases such as Arthritis, Diabetes, and Osteoporosis. • starting an exercise program. • See a Physical Therapist about… • improving your balance and strength. • walking with assistive devices like canes.

  15. Taking Charge! cont’d… • See an Occupational Therapist about… • home safety. • special needs or assistive device use like reachers. • See an eye doctor for a yearly eye exam

  16. Empower Yourself! • Exercise • Stay physically and mentally active • Eat well • Drink lots of water • Do not let fear stop you!

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