Why It Matters
Circle “YES” or “NO” For Each Statement Below
YES 2 YES 2 YES 1 YES 1 YES 1 YES 1 YES 1 YES 1 YES 1 YES 1 YES 1 YES 1
NO 0 NO 0 NO 0 NO 0 NO 0 NO 0 NO 0 NO 0 NO 0 NO 0 NO 0 NO 0
I have fallen in the past year.
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.
Unsteadiness or needing support while walking are signs of poor balance. 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.
I steady myself by holding onto furniture when walking at home.
This is also a sign of poor balance.
I am worried about falling.
People who are worried about falling are more likely to fall.
I need to push with my hands to stand up from a chair.
This is a sign of weak leg muscles, a major reason for falling.
I have some trouble stepping up onto a curb.
This is also a sign of weak leg muscles.
I often have to rush to the toilet.
5 7 3 5 8 4 Side effects from medication can sometimes increase your chance of falling. 9 4 3 These medicines can sometimes increase your chance of falling. 2 5 Numbness in your feet can cause stumbles and lead to falls. Rushing to the bathroom, especially at night, increases your chance of falling. Symptoms of depression, such as not feeling well or feeling slowed down, are linked to falls.
I have lost some feeling in my feet.
I take medicine that sometimes makes me feel light-headed or more tired than usual.
I take medicine to help me sleep or improve my mood.
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I often feel sad or depressed.
Add up the number of points for each “yes” answer. If you scored 4 points or more, you may be at risk for falling.
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This checklist was developed by the Greater Los Angeles VA Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center and affiliates and is a validated fall risk self-assessment tool (Rubenstein et al. J Safety Res; 2011: 42(6)493-499).
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