Intrinsic/ personal factors

 Extrinsic/ environmental factors

• Impaired strength, flexibility, mobility, gait and balance

• Recent hospitalization

• Impaired vision (acuity and depth perception) and has it been 2 years since eyes were tested

• Dizziness / vertigo

• History of falls – more than 2 in previous 6 months

• Acute illness and/or deteriorating health and associated medical conditions

• Polypharmacy (more than 5 prescription medications)

• Drug and alcohol use affecting balance, vision and alertness

• Inadequate nutrition

• Impaired cognition, delirium and/or confusion

• Depression

• Arthritis/ osteoporosis

• Low BMI - thinness

• Incontinence

• Very thin skin

• Inadequate footwear

• Dangling clothing or bed covers

• Inappropriate walking aids

• Tripping hazards such as uneven or loose surfaces or rugs, clutter or cords across walkways

• Inadequate lighting

• Inappropriate height of chairs, beds and toilets

• Slipping hazards such as wet or polished floors

• Slippery or uneven steps inside or outside of the home

• Steps, stairs that have no rails

• Mobile obstacles inside and in the garden such as pets, hoses, bins, gardening tools, trolleys, walkers, lifters