Falls after stroke: risk, prevention, and when to use alerts (StrokeSiren concept module)
Falls after stroke module: why risk increases, prevention checklist, and decision guide for check-ins/alerts with safety-first framing (no product claims)
Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorIntermediate12 minStandard (9–12)
Educational only
Educational only — discuss fall risk and monitoring options with clinicians/therapists.
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If a fall involves head injury signs, severe pain, or new stroke-like symptoms, seek urgent help.
What you'll learn
- Explain why fall risk increases after stroke
- Build a simple fall prevention plan
- Know when a fall alert system could help
Why fall risk increases
- Weakness
- Balance issues
- Vision/neglect
- Med side effects
- Fatigue
Prevention checklist
- Home safety
- Footwear
- Assistive device training
- Medication review
When alerts help
- Living alone
- Prior falls
- Nighttime bathroom trips
- Caregiver not present
After a fall
- Head injury symptoms
- New stroke symptoms
- Severe pain
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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