Page 6 - Prevention of Fall

Life Education

Ebook

Modifiable and Non-modifiable Fall Risk Factors

Risk factors that you CAN Risk factors that you
change CANNOT change

• Physical inactivity • Age

• Home environment • Gender

• Vision • Ethnic background

• Medication use

• Fear of falling

• Social isolation

• Weakness

• Improper use of assistive

devices

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https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/blog/2018/january/fall-risk-assessment-tools-what-s-your-risk-/