Fall risk assessment
Explanation
A fall risk assessment estimates how likely a person is to fall and looks for factors that may be changed to reduce that risk.
What does the assessment include?
The assessment often begins with questions about previous falls, feeling unsteady, health conditions, medicines, and concerns about falling. It may also include simple tasks that test strength, balance, and gait, meaning the way you walk.
Is it just a balance test?
No. Balance is only one part. The clinician may also consider vision, footwear, foot problems, blood pressure changes when standing, thinking and memory, and hazards in the home. The exact assessment depends on the person and setting.
What does the result mean?
The result may describe a low, moderate, or high risk and identify factors that contribute to it. A higher category does not mean that a fall will definitely happen, and a lower category cannot guarantee that it will not. The findings help guide practical steps such as reviewing medicines, improving strength, checking vision, or reducing hazards.
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