Full Description
Part of a comprehensive training series, this CD-ROM addresses issues unique to adult day services. The valuable tool will assist in training staff about the causes and consequences of falls, intervention strategies to reduce falls, and a falls prevention program. Based on the work of experienced gerontologist Rein Tideiksaar, the CD-ROM contains a PowerPoint presentation for effective staff training. Also included are a wealth of screening and assessment tools; guidelines for a basic falls prevention program; and educational handouts for families and staff. All documents are included in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.
Contents
Introduction; Falls in Older Persons Attending Adult Day Care; PowerPoint Training Presentation; Reducing the Risk of Falling; Microsoft Word and Acrobat PDF Files; Understanding Fall Risk; Injury Risk Factors; Risk of Falls in Alzheimer's Disease; Fall Prevention Guideline; Fall Prevention Protocol; Fall Prevention Policy; Fall Risk and Intervention Screening Tool; Post-Fall Assessment; Canes, Walkers & Wheelchairs; Environmental Safety; Environmental Precautions; Fall Prevention Poster; Family Education Handout; Home Safety and Alzheimer's Disease; Components of a Successful Fall Prevention Program.
