2. Falls are one of the main causes ofinjury in people over the
age of 65 As we get older, we are not as steady on our feet After a
fall an older person is more likely to have problems that dont go
away 3. Are you at risk?Are you a woman?Have you fallen in the last
6 months?Are you over the age of 65?Are you ever dizzy or
lightheaded?Do you have a hard time getting inand out the tub ,or
on and off thetoilet? 4. Are you at risk ?Do you use a cane or
walker?Do you need glasses or hearing aids?Do you have two or more
medicalconditions?Do you take three or moremedications?Have you
felt depressed recently? 5. Are you at risk?Have you had trouble
with memoryloss?Are there hazards in your home suchas loose rugs or
poor lighting?Do you have pets?Have you stopped getting
regularexercise? 6. SummaryIf you answered yes to 1-3questions, you
are at a lower risk forfalls.If you answered yes to 4-5question,
you are a moderate risk forfalls.If you answered yes to 6 or
morequestions, you are at a high risk forfalls.
