Relevant knowledge of elderly people's fall prevention

In the old age, due to the deterioration of muscle strength, vision, balance function, proprioception, etc., the risk of falls in the elderly increases exponentially. Therefore, the number of falls of the elderly is also an important indicator to measure the quality of life and safety of an elderly person in his later years.
In the old age, due to the deterioration of muscle strength, vision, balance function, proprioception, etc., the risk of falls in the elderly increases exponentially. Therefore, the number of falls of the elderly is also an important indicator to measure the quality of life and safety of an elderly person in his later years.
What are the risks of falls in the elderly? The first one to bear the brunt is fracture, and the most common one is hip fracture. The injury rate, disability rate and mortality rate of the elderly after fracture are very high. According to relevant surveys, the survival probability of the elderly in bed for one year after hip fracture is only 50%. Therefore, it is particularly important for the elderly to prevent falls in their home life.
1、 General room
1. Lighting, provide sufficient lighting effect for all areas, increase visual sensitivity, switch height is appropriate, and it is easy to open the switch when entering the room. Reduce the risk of falling when walking through dark rooms.
2. Carpets should be flat and wrinkle free, with non slip backing. Prevent slipping.
3. The chair shall be selected with arms and extended for a section, so that it can play a leverage role when standing or sitting up to help those with weak lower limbs. The legs of the chair must be stable, and the pulley type should be avoided to avoid slipping when sitting up.
2、 Bathroom
1. The bottom of the bathtub is too smooth, so anti-skid strips or rubber pads should be installed. Bathroom handrails should be installed on the side walls or walls of the bathtub, so that the elderly can take advantage of their efforts to help transfer safely. It is recommended that the elderly use shower chairs with anti-skid slippers. Avoid high water temperature during shower, which may cause blood pressure fluctuation and drug effect, and may easily cause the elderly to fall down and cause danger.
2. Toilet handrails shall be installed on both sides of the wall adjacent to the toilet to transfer in a safe way to avoid falling.
3、 Kitchen
1. Put the frequently used articles on the waist height or the lower shelf in the cabinet to avoid reaching out or standing on an unstable chair or ladder to reach the articles, so as to reduce the risk of falling.
2. The kitchen floor should be kept dry to avoid being wet or slippery, and anti-skid pads should be placed in the hand basin area.
4、 Stairs
If there are steps in the house of an old residential area, anti-skid strips should be installed on the steps; Use bright colored stickers and small night lights on stairs or other dimly lit places.