Identify their specific fall risk factors and fall history

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Rewrite: ASSESS at-risk individuals to identify their specific fall risk factors and fall history. Common ways to assess fall risk factors are listed below: Gait, strength, and balance tests

• Identify medications taken that increase fall risk

• Ask about potential home hazards

• Measure orthostatic blood pressure

• Check visual acuity

• Assess feet and footwear

• Assess vitamin D intake

• Identify comorbidities that increase fall risk (e.g., cognitive problems, Parkinson's disease, cardiac issues, depression, incontinence)

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