Fall Risk Assessment
Four things you can do to prevent falls:
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Begin an exercise program to improve your leg strength & balance
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Ask your doctor or pharmacist to review your medicines
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Get annual eye check-ups & update your eyeglasses
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Make your home safer by:
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Removing clutter & tripping hazards
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Putting railings on all stairs & adding grab bars in the bathroom
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Having good lighting, especially on stairs
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Are You at Risk?
If you answer yes to any of these, you should contact our office for a fall assessment screening, which is covered by Medicare.
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Have you fallen in the past year?
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Do you use or have been advised to use a cane or walker?
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Do you ever feel unsteady when walking?
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Do you hold onto furniture when walking?
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Are you worried about falling?
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Do you use your hands to push yourself out of a chair?
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Do you have trouble stepping up onto a curb?
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Do you have to rush to the toilet?
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Have you lost any feeling in your feet?
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Do you takes medicines that make you feel light-headed or tired?
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Do you take medicine to help you sleep or improve your mood?
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Do you feel sad or depressed?
