ModuleEmergencyFallsSwallowing
Persona: Home health aides/community health workers — stroke home safety + monitoring basics
Home-support worker module: spotting red flags, fall prevention, swallow safety watch-outs, medication support boundaries, and when to escalate to clinicians/emergency services
CaregiverCaregiverIntro15 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — follow the care plan and escalate per supervising clinicians.
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If you notice new stroke-like symptoms, sudden neurologic decline, severe trouble breathing, or serious fall/head injury: activate local emergency response immediately and notify supervising clinicians per protocol.
What you'll learn
- Recognize urgent red flags needing emergency escalation
- Perform a basic fall-risk home walk-through
- Identify swallow safety warning signs
- Support routines without giving medical advice
Emergency red flags
- New weakness/speech trouble
- Breathing trouble
- Severe headache
- Seizure
Fall prevention basics
- Clear pathways
- Bathroom safety
- Lighting
Swallow safety watch-outs
- Coughing with meals
- Wet voice
- Fever/chest symptoms
Routine support
- Appointment reminders
- Hydration/meal support per plan
- Bring questions list to clinicians
Boundaries
- No med changes
- Follow written plans
Practice check
Check your understanding
A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.
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References
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeStroke (overview)
- American Stroke AssociationDysphagia (trouble swallowing after stroke)