Older adults who report recurrent falls in the past year, present to a health care provider/facility
following a fall, or who are identified as having gait or balance problems are at higher risk for
falling than persons who report no falls or a single fall. Older adults at high risk for falls should
have a comprehensive fall evaluation conducted on an annual basis and following any reported
fall. Assessment of personal risk factors and implementation of the targeted fall prevention
strategies are strongly recommended