Question

patient teaching eldely about falls and family teaching ?

Answer 1

Teaching of family and elderly on falls

1. The risk for falls increase in older age as a result of diffrent condition like neurodegenerative disorders for example tremmor in parkinsonism
2. Make sure that the family check locking of bed or chair before transferring.
3. Use side rails
4. Take Extra precautions to Avoid falls in bathroom
5. Family should always watch over
6. If help or assistance in walk needed than should he provided as Condition like osteoporosis can occur
7. Avoid hazardous materials in and around the house
8. Wear specific should that helps sense ground
9. Use assistive devices when needed
10. Family should make sure lighting is proper
11. Do not talk and walk as concentration will be lost
12. Live in the ground floor