Did someone just fall? Details

Call 911 if they hit their head and are confused, drowsy, vomiting or have a bad headache; if they cannot get up or move a leg, hip, arm or back; if they have chest pain or trouble breathing; or if they take a blood thinner and hit their head, even if they seem fine.

Otherwise, do not pull them up. Help them sit, check for pain, and stay with them. Call their doctor the same day. This page is for planning ahead; it cannot assess an injury.

Call 911

FallRisks Take the walk test

Which one step lowers your fall risk most?

Four questions pick the step to start with. Your answers stay on this phone.

Four questions

How do you get around?

Do you take sleep aids, sedatives, some antidepressants or blood-pressure pills?

Loose rugs, dim light, clutter or no grab bars at home?

Does someone help you at home most days?

This tool gives general guidance, not a clinical assessment. Exercise to prevent falls is recommended for adults 65 and older at increased risk (USPSTF 2024); medicines and the home are part of CDC's STEADI approach.