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Check Your Risk for Falling

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults. However, falling is not an inevitable result of aging. Check your risk for falling with this short quiz from MultiCare Health System.
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    People who have fallen once are likely to fall again.
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    People who have been advised to use a cane or walker may already be more likely to fall.
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    Unsteadiness or needing support while walking are signs of poor balance.
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    This is also a sign of poor balance.
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    People who are worried about falling are more likely to fall.
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    This is a sign of weak leg muscles, a major reason for falling.
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    This is also a sign of weak leg muscles.
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    Rushing to the bathroom, especially at night, increases your chance of falling.
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    Numbness in your feet can cause stumbles and lead to falls.
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    Side effects from medicines can sometimes increase your chance of falling.
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    Symptoms of depression, such as not feeling well or feeling slowed down, are linked to falls.
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    If you scored four points or more, you may be at risk of falling.
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