Falls Toolkit

These tool kits were developed for the Practicing Physician Education in Geriatrics project supported by a grant from the John A. Hartford Foundation through the American Geriatrics Society. The tool kits are intended to help physicians better understand the common 'Geriatric Syndromes' and contain educational materials, suggested guidelines, forms and tools for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.

	The Falls Tool Kit is used for the initial evaluation and management of a patient who experiences falls, and provides educational materials to teach patients how to reduce their risk of falling. Click on the title of an individual tool for a short description and download options. Or download the the complete toolkit by clicking on the links in the right-hand column.

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Process	Professional Tools	Educational Materials

Identify	Get Up and Go Test PDF DOC files	Falls: General Information PDF DOC files

		Medical Evaluation of Falls PDF DOC files



Prepare	Home Safety Questionnaire PDF DOC files	Home Safety Checklist PDF file

	Story of Your Falls PDF DOC files

	Medical History PDF DOC files



Evaluate	Falls Evaluation: Initial Visit PDF DOC files



Diagnose, Treat, and Educate		What is a Physical Therapist? PDF DOC files

		What is an Occupatinal Therapist? PDF DOC files

		Choosing and Using a Cane PDF DOC files

		Choosing and Using a Walker PDF DOC files

		Choosing and Starting an Exercise Program PDF DOC files

		Improve Your Balance in 10 Minutes a Day PDF DOC files

		Decrease Your Risk of Falling PDF DOC files

		Put Your Best Foot Forward: Shoes and Falling PDF DOC files

		Osteoporosis: The Brittle Truth PDF DOC files

		Can You Get Help? PDF DOC files

		After the Fall: A Guide for Patients and Families PDF DOC files

		Avoiding Falls: Tips for Patients with Low Vision PDF DOC files

		Tai Chi PDF DOC files

		Steady As You Go: Low Blood Pressure PDF DOC files

		Canes and Walkers PDF DOC files

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	Contains the additional materials not used in evaluation / management. These training materials describe the tool kit's rationale and illustrate its use (through the Case Study) in urinary incontinence evaluation.

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	The tool kits are designed for use by medical professionals and are not recommended for use by lay persons looking to diagnose or manage a medical problem. However, if you are not a medical professional but are interested in the issues addressed in the tool kits, we encourage you to download the tools and discuss them with your doctor.