Fall Risk Assessments

• Have you fallen in the past year?
• Do you use (or have you been advised to use) a cane or walker to get around safely?
• Do you sometimes feel unsteady when walking?
• Do you steady yourself by holding onto furniture when walking at home?
• Are you worried about falling?
• Do you need to push with your hands to stand up from a chair?
• Do you have trouble stepping up onto a curb?
• Do you often have to rush to the toilet?
• Do you have lost feeling in your feet?
• Do you take medicines that sometimes make you feel light-headed or more tired than usual?
• Do you take medicine to help you sleep or improve your mood?
• Do you often feel sad or depressed?