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Questions to ask about preventing falls
Questions to ask about preventing falls
These questions may help you discuss your care with your healthcare team.
General
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Why have you offered me an assessment of my risk of falling?
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What can I do to avoid falls?
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How might changing my medicines help to reduce my risk of falling?
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How do problems with bladder control make me more likely to fall?
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What types of medical conditions might increase my risk of falling?
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What might cause me to faint or black out?
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Why are you suggesting that I see a psychologist?
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Where can I get further help and advice about preventing falls?
Avoiding falls at home and in your everyday life
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What changes can be made to reduce my risk of falling and help me keep my independence?
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Is there anything in my home that might put me in danger of falling? Would changing the arrangement of my furniture help?
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How will doing exercises help?
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How often should I do the exercises?
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Is there an exercise class I can join?
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How do I get up off the floor if I do fall?
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How do I get help if I've fallen, for example if I can't get up?
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Who should I tell if I have had a fall at home or when I'm out and about?
Avoiding falls in hospital
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Why do you think I am at risk of falling in hospital?
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Do you have any information about how I can reduce my risk of falling during my hospital stay?
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When should I ask the nurses for help?
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How does the nurse call system work?
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Why do I need a bed rail?
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Will I get advice on avoiding falls when I'm discharged from hospital?