Slide 5. Intrinsic Fall Risk Factors (continued)

Intrinsic Fall Risk Factors (continued)
- Acute and Chronic Diseases (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, stroke, arthritis, depression,
cancer, osteoporosis)
- Confusion, disorientation, agitation, impaired judgment
- Weakness, dizziness, fainting
- Paralysis, tremors
- Loss of joint mobility, contractures
- Lower extremity weakness
- Drop in blood pressure upon standing, after meals or after voiding
- Incontinence
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