National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.)

Key Facts about Falls: • 1/3 of older adults (age 65+) fall each year. • Many patients who have fallen do not talk about it. This is What You Can Do: RITUAL: • Review self-assessment brochure • Identify risk factors • Test gait & balance • Undertake multifactorial assessment • Apply interventions • Later, follow-up CS256024A

Pamphlet (or booklet)

Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection