A nurse is planning a fall prevention education refresher session for the residents of a long-term care facility. The individuals are all cognitively intact and range in age from 80 to 100
The previous education on fall prevention was presented 2 months ago. What special considera-tions should the nurse take in relation to teaching this group of older adults? (Select all that ap-ply.)
a. Make sure that all pamphlets are in large readable font (14-16 points) and include upper and lower case lettering
b. Start education on falls from the begin-ning. It is unlikely that anyone remembers previous material
c. Present all the information at once in one long session
d. Ensure that there is adequate lighting in the room and that the temperature is com-fortable
e. Provide ongoing positive feedback during the session
ANS: A, D, E
When educating older adults it is important that it is pertinent and build upon information that they already possess. It is a myth that all older adults experience memory problems. It is im-portant to provide adequate time for learning and to use self-paced techniques.
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