Falls are a main reason many older adults lose their autonomy. To help determine your risk of falling, you should consult your primary care provider at least once a year.

Before your next appointment, you are also encouraged to answer the statements on this checklist to evaluate your own risk of falling. Remember to bring this self-screening checklist with you since it may be used by your primary care provider (family physician or nurse practitioner) to help guide the discussion about your personal fall risk factors.

Source: Trauma NB