“The main purpose of a falls risk assessment tool is not to predict falls, but to identify presence of contributory factors to the individual’s falls risk, which can then form the basis of… falls prevention intervention.” – Keith Hill, La Trobe University and Northern Health
"Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence and generate enormous economic and personal costs. However, falling is not an inevitable result of aging… The number of falls among seniors can be substantially reduced."
– National Council on Aging
"The risk factors responsible for a fall can be intrinsic (i.e., age-related physiologic changes, diseases and medications) or extrinsic (i.e., environmental hazards). It is essential to remember that a single fall may have multiple causes"
– George F. Fuller
White House Medical Clinic
