Taylor, I enjoyed reading your discussion. I did not know the suicide risk was so high in the older adult. It makes sense to look deeper into mental exam screenings. You also addressed falls in the in-patient setting. There are also many tips for the at home older adult. Senior Health ("Fall risk Factors," 2013), explains some changes that can be made at home are to increase and improve lighting, declutter the house and hallways, secure rugs to the floor, have access to handrails, and to use non-slip strips on stairs and showers. Many of the at home falls can be prevented by taking these simple steps with a family member or friend. As nurses, it is our responsibility to make sure when the patient is discharged home from the hospital that
