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Prime Time Alive- Fall Prevention and Safety in the Home

Offered By: Mary Greeley Medical Center via YouTube

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Health Care Courses Fall Prevention Courses

Course Description

Overview

Learn essential strategies for fall prevention and home safety in this 52-minute video presentation. Explore a comprehensive range of topics, including common causes of falls, safety modifications for various areas of the home, and assistive devices for mobility. Gain valuable insights on improving entrance and exterior safety, bathroom adaptations, kitchen precautions, bedroom arrangements, stair safety, and living room considerations. Discover practical solutions for low vision modifications, proper oxygen tubing management, and general fall prevention ideas. This informative session, presented by Mary Greeley Medical Center, equips viewers with the knowledge to create a safer living environment and reduce the risk of falls for themselves or their loved ones.

Syllabus

Intro
Objectives
Falling
Causes of Falls
Entrance/Exterior
Bathroom: Shower
Bathroom: Bathtub
Bathroom: General Bathing Considerations
Bathroom (Continued)
Kitchen (Continued)
Bedroom (continued)
Stairs (Continued)
Living Room/Floors
Reacher Options
Vehicle
Low Vision Modifications
Assistive Devices for Walking
Oxygen Tubing
General Fall Prevention Ideas
References


Taught by

Mary Greeley Medical Center

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