Fall Prevention Screening Tool
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Have you fallen in the past year?
Do you feel unsteady when walking?
Do you use a cane or walker?
Do you hold onto furniture when walking at home?
Do you need your hands to stand up from a chair?
Do you have trouble stepping up curbs or stairs?
Are you worried about falling?
Have you lost feeling in your feet (numbness/tingling)?
Do any medications make you dizzy or tired?
Do you rush to the bathroom often?
Calculation
✅ Low risk (0–2 YES)
Falls are not a normal part of aging — but they are preventable.
⚠️ Moderate risk (3–4 YES)
You may benefit from fall prevention strategies.
⚠️ Higher risk (5+ YES)
We recommend connecti
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with our Falls Prevention Program.
You may be eligible if you:
are 60 years or older; live in Rhode Island in a private home or apartment (not in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility); have not participated in a formal fall prevention program in the past year (A Matter of Balance or Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance) ; and are able to provide informed consent.
Would you be interested in joining the Fall Prevention Program?
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No
Please enter your contact information below and a member of our staff will reach out.
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