Check Your Risk for Falling
Place a checkmark in the box next to each true statement.
Why it matters: People who have fallen once are likely to fall again.
Why it matters: People who have been advised to use a cane or walker may already be more likely to fall.
Why it matters: Unsteadiness or needing support while walking are signs of poor balance.
Why it matters: People who are worried about falling are more likely to fall.
Why it matters: This is a sign of weak leg muscles, a major reason for falling.
Why it matters: This is also a sign of weak leg muscles.
Why it matters: Rushing to the bathroom, especially at night, increases your chance of falling.
Why it matters: Numbness in your feet can cause stumbles and lead to falls.
Why it matters: Side effects from medicines can sometimes increase your chance of falling.
Why it matters: These medicines can sometimes increase your chance of falling.
Why it matters: Symptoms of depression, such as not feeling well or feeling slowed down, are linked to falls.