Common Risk Factors That Result in Fall

Falls don’t just happen!!! Most falls are caused by multiple factors. The factors responsible are falls are intrinsic, extrinsic and exposure to risk.

Intrinsic risk factors:

• A history of falls
• Age related incidence e.g. dementia
• Gender: aged women are more prone to fall than men and are far more likely to sustain fractures when they fall.
• Living alone has shown to be a risk factor for falls.
• Some medications e.g. Antidepressants

 Extrinsic Factors

• Environmental hazards such as poor lighting, slippery floors and surfaces, etc.)
• Bad footwear and clothes
• Inappropriate walking aids or no assistive device.

 Exposure to risks such as;

• Fatigue
• Unsafe exercises.

To ensure we stay on our feet, we must take all necessary steps to eliminate or minimise falls.

See our article on HOW TO PREVENT FALL IN ELDERS…

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