Risk Assessment Falls Index Elderly Person | Medical Algorithm

Are you evaluating an elderly person who dwells in the community?

Yes

Does the person have a history of dizziness when standing or walking?

Yes

Does the person have a history of difficulty with balance?

Yes

Did the person fall during the previous year?

Yes

Select an appropriate answer for the ability to do each activity

Get up from armless chair

Sit down in armless chair

Raise feet while walking

Turn around 180 degrees

Index to Identify Risk of Falling for Community-Dwelling Elderly Person