Transcription of Fact Sheet Risk Factors for Falls
1 fact Sheet . Risk Factors risks Factors are categorized for Falls as intrinsic or Research has identi ed many risk Factors extrinsic: that contribute to falling some of these are modi able. Most Falls are caused by the interaction of multiple risk INTRINSIC | Factors Factors . The more risk Factors a person has, the greater his/her chances of falling. Healthcare providers can lower Advanced age a person's risk by reducing or minimizing that individual's Previous Falls Muscle weakness risk Factors . Gait & balance problems Poor vision What healthcare providers can do Postural hypotension Chronic conditions including To prevent Falls , providers should talk to their patients arthritis, stroke, incontinence, about their health goals. Then, determine which diabetes, Parkinson's, dementia Fear of falling modi able fall risk Factors can be addressed to help them meet their goals.
2 Effective clinical and community interventions exist for the EXTRINSIC | Factors following fall risk Factors : Vestibular disorder/poor balance Lack of stair handrails Vitamin D insufficiency Poor stair design . Medications linked to Falls Lack of bathroom grab bars . Dim lighting or glare Postural hypotension Obstacles & tripping hazards Vision impairment Slippery or uneven surfaces Foot or ankle disorder Psychoactive medications Home hazards Improper use of assistive device CDC's STEADI tools and resources can help you screen, assess, and intervene to reduce your patient's fall risk. For more information, visit Centers for Disease Stopping Elderly Accidents, Control and Prevention 2017 Deaths & Injuries National Center for Injury Prevention and Control 2017.
