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The “Home Hazards” PowerPoint slides are to be used only by certified Leaders in Session 3.4 of
the Stepping On: Building Confidence and Reducing Falls in Older Adults Program, operating under the North American license of the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging. Leaders use the slides
as outlined in the Leader Manual and taught at Leader Training by Stepping On Master Trainers.
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Home Fall Hazards
• What is the hazard? • What can I do to change it?
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Where do falls at home occur? • Living areas 30% • Garage & Outdoors
25% • Bedroom 20% • Kitchen 10% • Stairs & Steps 9% • Bathroom 6%
VISS 1997
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When do most falls occur?
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Most common home fall hazards 1. Slippery surfaces 2. Obstacles in
traffic ways 3. Poor lighting 4. Reaching –
Climbing 5. Steps & Stairs 6. Pathways
7. Floor mats
8. Footwear
9. Bath
10. Spills on floor
Clemson, 1997
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What is the Hazard?
• What would you change? – The environment – What you do
• What are the barriers to change? • How can we keep changes happening?
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What is the Hazard?
• What would you change? – The environment – What you do
• What are the barriers to change? • How can we keep changes happening? • Homework
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