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Risk Factors for Falls

  1. Brain-related physiological changes and risk factors

    1. Decreased vision

    2. Decreased hearing

    3. Decreased circulation to the brain

    4. Effects of tranquilizers, sedatives, anesthesia, hypertensives, medications causing diarrhea, hypoglycemic medications

    5. Confusion

    6. Impaired memory or judgement

    7. Inability to follow directions

    8. History of falls

    9. Age over 70

  2. Muscle-related physiological changes

    1. Impaired mobility

    2. Decreased muscle strength

    3. Incontinence

    4. Frequency

    5. Urgency

    6. Nocturia

    7. Poor balance when standing

    8. Balance problems when walking

  3. General Information

    1. Age over 70

    2. History of falls

    3. Elderly living alone

    4. Need to use stairs in home