--047d7bb04da654b7d9050c160755 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hello Mr Thomas, Here is the requested translation. The next document will be ready by Friday evening. Thank you Karine 2015-01-05 11:46 GMT-05:00 Karine Labelle : > OK, I'll start with this one. > > Karine > > 2015-01-05 9:11 GMT-05:00 Timothy Thomas : > > Good morning Karine, >> >> Here's an additional translation I would need before Thursday. >> >> *Senior Mobility and the Risk of Falls* >> >> We can all fall, however the fall of a senior can have a more devastatin= g >> impact. Statistically, one in three seniors over the age of 65 falls at >> least once a year. Women are three times more likely to be hospitalized >> than men for fall injuries. Men are more likely to die from the injurie= s. >> Half of the admissions to long-term care are fall related, and half of t= he >> people who are injured do not get their full performance back. >> >> As caregivers, we have to be aware of the risk factors and >> the key ways to prevent falls. Factors that we need to be alert to incl= ude >> seniors living alone, slow reflexes, poor balance, bad posture, weakness= , >> decreased vision, decreased hearing, diagnosis of osteoporosis, stroke, = or >> Parkinson=E2=80=99s. We also need to be aware of poor nutrition, joint = stiffness, >> arthritis, and heart disease. Medication side effects such as >> antidepressants, tranquilizers and antihypertensives can cause the clien= ts >> to have drowsiness or low blood pressure, therefore, increasing the risk= of >> falls. >> >> As educated and responsible caregivers, home assessment on a= n >> ongoing basis requires alertness and execution of these fall prevention >> techniques. >> >> Daily exercise, nutrition and hydration are crucial. >> Footwear with good cushion support and nonslip soles are a basic must. = On >> awakening, have the client sit on the edge of the bed for a couple of >> minutes before getting up in order to stabilize blood pressure. Make su= re >> stairs as well as corridors are well lit and that there are nightlights = and >> cordless phones in all rooms. Bathrooms must be equipped with nonskid b= ath >> mats, grab bars in the bathtub and shower area, with preferably a shower >> chair. Floors must always be kept dry. In the house, all area rugs mus= t >> have nonslip/nonskid back, or be taped to the floor. There should not b= e >> any cords or cluttering on the floors with any objects, newspapers or >> electrical wires. Our clients must be educated in the use of their cane= s, >> walkers and wheelchairs. Toilet seats, chairs and couches should >> accommodate each clients height. Ample space for them in the living are= as >> to move around freely is a must. Placing benches in the entrance way or >> hallway is critical if they require rest periods. >> >> Create sufficient time and never rush the client to complete >> any activities of daily living. >> >> As easy as it is to fall, the g