Falls risk self-assessment for older adults

Falls Risk Self-Assessment For Older Adults

Worried that you or an older relative may be at risk of falling in Worcester Park, Surrey or London? 

Take our free online falls risk self-assessment to understand your risk of falling. Based on the validated STEADI falls risk assessment, this simple 12-question falls risk test helps older adults identify common falls risk factors and whether further assessment or falls prevention support may be helpful.

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Older adult performing a balance exercise at home under the supervision of a physiotherapist during a falls prevention physiotherapy session in Surrey.

Falls prevention screening

STEADI Falls Risk Assessment

Answer these 12 quick questions to check whether you may benefit from a physiotherapy-led falls risk assessment at home.

Time 2 minutes
Scoring 0 to 14 points
Result On-page only

I have fallen in the past year.

People who have fallen once are more likely to fall again.

I use or have been advised to use a walking stick or walking frame to get around safely.

People advised to use a walking stick or walking frame may already be more likely to fall.

Sometimes I feel unsteady when I am walking.

Unsteadiness while walking can be a sign of reduced balance.

I steady myself by holding onto furniture when walking at home.

Needing support at home can also be a sign of reduced balance.

I am worried about falling.

People who are worried about falling are more likely to fall.

I need to push with my hands to stand up from a chair.

This can be a sign of weaker leg muscles.

I have some trouble stepping up onto a curb.

This can also be a sign of weaker leg muscles.

I often have to rush to the toilet.

Rushing, especially at night, can increase the chance of falling.

I have lost some feeling in my feet.

Numbness in the feet can cause stumbles and falls.

I take medicine that sometimes makes me feel light-headed or more tired than usual.

Some medicine side effects can increase the chance of falling.

I take medicine to help me sleep or improve my mood.

These medicines can sometimes increase the chance of falling.

I often feel sad or depressed.

Symptoms such as feeling slowed down or unwell are linked to falls.

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Complete all questions to see your result.

This screening tool is for general information only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it must not be used as a substitute for assessment or advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

Book a home falls assessment

Based on the CDC STEADI Stay Independent checklist. This tool provides screening information only and does not create a clinician-patient relationship. If you have fallen, feel unsteady, feel worried about falling, have new or worsening symptoms, or have concerns about your health, speak with a qualified healthcare professional. If you need urgent medical help, contact NHS 111, 999, or your local emergency service as appropriate.

Arrange a Falls Assessment Today

If you, or a relative, are concerned about falls in Worcester Park, Epsom & Ewell, Stoneleigh, Cheam or London then contact Bee Mobile Physiotherapy to discuss how home-based rehabilitation could help.

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F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

Repeated falls are often caused by a combination of factors, including reduced strength, poor balance, medication side effects, dizziness, eyesight problems and hazards around the home. A professional falls assessment can help identify the specific causes affecting your parent. Read more in our dedicated article here!

There is no fixed date.

Falls become more common with age, but they should not be considered an inevitable part of getting older. Many risk factors can be treated or reduced through strength and balance exercises, medication reviews, eyesight checks and changes to the home environment.

Some medicines can contribute to falls by causing dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, blurred vision or low blood pressure. The risk may be higher when several medicines are taken together. A GP or pharmacist can complete a medication review, but prescribed medication should not be stopped without professional advice. Read more about common causes here!

Seek medical advice if your relative is falling repeatedly, cannot explain why they fell, feels dizzy or experiences new weakness or confusion. Urgent help may be needed after a head injury, loss of consciousness, severe pain or an inability to stand or bear weight following a fall.

Yes. Physiotherapy can identify problems with strength, balance, walking and confidence that may be increasing someone’s risk of falling. A physiotherapist can then provide a personalised exercise programme, assess walking aids and recommend practical ways to help the person move more safely at home. Read more about some of the ways a falls risk can be reduced in our guide, here!