Patient Education Guide - Falls

This Patient Education Guide is designed to help patients/residents, families, caregivers, healthcare staff understand important information about falls in the older adult. Information is presented in a question and answer format and provides:

•         Answers to common questions

•         Action items for self-assessment of risk

•         Steps to reduce the risk of falling

Content includes:

•         What is a Fall?

•         What are the Statistics for Falls?

•         What are the Risk Factors for Falling?

•         Have You Fallen? (Self-assessment of Risk)

•         What Should You Do If You Fall?

•         What Can You Do to Reduce the Risk of Falling?

•         Location of Important Documents with Your Wishes

•         My Contact Numbers

•         Questions to Ask My Doctor

•         Personal Notes to My Doctor/Family/Caregivers

•         Medication Profile