Preventing Falls in the Elderly

Contributor: Kathlene Benson, BSN, RN, C

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A detailed look at the increasing problem of falls in the elderly. Helps caregivers recognize the risk factors for falling and find ways to help reduce those risks. Choose from 14 learning objectives covering:

Current statistics and facts on falling
Risk factors for falling
Normal changes of aging that may lead to falls
Disease processes that may lead to falls
Change in mental status that may lead to falls
Environmental situations that may lead to falls
Consequences of falls
How to assess older persons for the risk of falling
How to assess and improve the home environment to reduce falls
How ROM exercises can help prevent falls
Assisting with nutritional status to help prevent falls
Changes that may lead to falls
Assisting the client during and after a fall
Reporting a fall

Pages: 80
Learning Activities/Games: 6
Reproducible Handouts: 10
Transparency Masters: 23

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