1. Mr. Jones is 72 years old and wants to stay in his own home for as long as possible, but he has
fallen twice this year and suffered small cuts and bruises on both occasions. He has assistive
equipment and handrails in his home, but he rarely uses them and sees the falls as "no big deal."
As his CAREGiver SM, it's your job to make sure Mr. Jones remains safe, mobile and independent.
You know that addressing the topic of falls and asking Mr. Jones to use the assistive equipment and
handrails is important because:
A. Falls are the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for older adults.
B. in 25 adults age 65 and older falls each year.
C. If Joe has cuts and bruises, his family will accuse you of abuse.