Notice of Cybersecurity Incident
Notice of Cybersecurity Incident

Fall Risk Assessment

Fall Risk Evaluation
I have fallen in the past year. *
Why it matters: People who have fallen once are likely to fall again.
I use or have been advised to use a cane or walker to get around safely. *
Why it matters: People who have been advised to use a cane or walker may already be more likely to fall.
Sometimes I feel unsteady when I am walking. *
Why it matters: Unsteadiness or needing support while walking are signs of poor balance.
I steady myself by holding onto furniture when walking at home. *
Why it matters: This is also a sign of poor balance.
I am worried about falling. *
Why it matters: People who are worried about falling are more likely to fall.
I need to push with my hands to stand up from a chair. *
Why it matters: This is a sign of weak leg muscles.
I have some trouble stepping up onto a curb. *
Why it matters: This is also a sign of weak leg muscles.
I often have to rush to the toliet. *
Why it matters: Rushing to the bathroom, especially at night, increases your chances of falling.
I have lost some feeling in my feet. *
Why it matters: Numbness in your feet can cause stumbles and lead to falls.
I take medicine that sometimes makes me feel light-headed or more tired than usual. *
Why it matters: Side effects from medicines can sometimes increase your chance of falling.
I take medicine to help me sleep or improve my mood. *
Why it matters: These medicines can sometimes increase your chance of falling.
I often feel sad or depressed. *
Why it matters: Symptoms of depression, such as not feeling well or feeling slowed down, are linked to falls.