Determine your risk of falling by completing this checklist.
| Have you fallen, or nearly fallen, in the last 12 months? | Yes | No |
| Do you take medication for nerves, blood pressure, sleeping problems, depression? | Yes | No |
| Do you take more than three medications? | Yes | No |
| Do you get dizzy? | Yes | No |
| Do you have a condition that affects your walking, balance or memory? | Yes | No |
| Do you often have to rush to the toilet? | Yes | No |
| Are you unsteady on your feet? | Yes | No |
| Do you have difficulty turning? | Yes | No |
| Do you have difficulty with steps/stairs? | Yes | No |
| Do you use a walking frame or stick? | Yes | No |
| Do you hold on to furniture to keep your balance? | Yes | No |
| Do you exercise less than three times each week? | Yes | No |
| Do you have difficulty getting up from a chair? | Yes | No |
| Has it been more than 12 months since your last eye check? | Yes | No |
| Do you sometimes have difficulty seeing when you are walking? | Yes | No |
| Do you have a foot condition that affects walking and balance? | Yes | No |
| Do you often miss meals? | Yes | No |
| Is there anything in your garden or home than could make you slip or trip? | Yes | No |
| Do you have difficulty walking outdoors or in public places? | Yes | No |
If you answered YES to some of the questions above, you may be at risk of falling.
Contact an Occupational Therapist to discuss 9430 9100 (Eltham) or 9890 2220 (Box Hill).
Download a copy of our Flyer-Are you at risk of falling checklist.
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