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Fall Prevention

What You Need To Know to be Safe

If a fall happens inside the building:

Call for help and try to stay calm. A nurse will assess your condition.

If a fall happens on an outing:

Call for help and try to stay calm.

Take control. Plan ahead:

Your care team will work with you to identify things that may put you at risk of falling.

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Together, we will discuss ways to help you reduce your chance of falling (or reduce your chance of an injury if you fall).

Remember your fall prevention strategies:

  1. Wear non-slip shoes that fit well
  2. Avoid slippery, wet, or uneven surfaces
  3. Wear your glasses or hearing aides
  4. If recommended, use a cane or walker
  5. Discuss medications with your doctor if they make you feel dizzy or drowsy
  6. Eat a well balanced diet

Do you know the risk factors for a fall?

Your care team will work with you to identify things that may put you at risk of falling.

  • Changes in strength, balance & mobility
  • Changes in medication
  • A history of falls or a fear of falling
  • Illness or disability
  • Visual impairment
  • Inadequate nutrition or hydration
  • Agitation
  • Engaging in risky behaviours
  • Inappropriate footwear/clotthing
  • Resistance to or improper use of assisted devices
  • Lack of sleep
  • Low blood sugar
  • Drop in blood pressure

Environmental Factors may also play a role. Be aware of tripping hazards including:

  • Poor lighting
  • Slippery or uneven floors
  • Noise
  • Clutter

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Shoreham Village Home for Special Care
50 Shoreham Village Crescent
Chester, NS, B0J 1J0
(902) 275-5631

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902-275-5631 | Email Us
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