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September is Falls Prevention Month, so raise awareness in your practice by downloading the attached Patient Handout to share with your peers and patients!<\/p>\nSeptember is Falls Prevention Month, so raise awareness in your practice by downloading the attached Patient Handout to share with your peers and patients!<\/p>\n
Every 13 seconds an older adult is treated for a fall in an ER, and as OTs, we know how devastating a fall can be to our patients. Since the majority of falls occur in and around the home, I am a firm believer in a comprehensive Home Safety and Performance Assessment for every patient.<\/p>\n
The Occupational Therapy Toolkit includes a Home Safety and Performance Assessment Handout covering:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Assistive Devices
\n\u2022 Personal Risk Factors
\n\u2022 Exterior and Access to Home
\n\u2022 Foyer and Hallways
\n\u2022 Kitchen
\n\u2022 Living Areas
\n\u2022 Interior Stairs or Steps
\n\u2022 Bedroom
\n\u2022 Closets
\n\u2022 Bathroom
\n\u2022 Basement and Landry Area
\n\u2022 Telephone
\n\u2022 Fire Safety<\/p>\n
Do your part to prevent a fall today!<\/p>\n
Thanks,
\nCheryl Hall, OT
\nAuthor and Illustrator, The Occupational Therapy Toolkit<\/p>\n
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