Assessment Protocol
Validated, standardized, repeatable — so progress is measurable.
Intake Assessment
Every client receives a comprehensive 60-minute intake covering:
- Fall history and near-fall episodes over the past 12 months
- Medication review (with attention to fall-implicated drug classes)
- Vision screening, with follow-up recommended when indicated
- Medications, including supplements, hydration, footwear, and lifestyle factors
- Cognitive screen and dual-task readiness
- Red-flag screen — vestibular, Parkinson's, and neurological disorders are referred back to the appropriate specialist; our program is not a substitute for that care.
Standardized Physical Measures
- Timed Up and Go (TUG) — dynamic mobility and fall-risk cutoff
- 30-second Sit-to-Stand — lower-extremity strength and endurance
- Single-Leg Stance (open/closed eyes) — static balance and postural control
- 4-Stage Balance Test — CDC STEADI–aligned
- Gait analysis — cadence, step length, symmetry, turning
- Selected Berg Balance Scale items as clinically indicated
Home Environment Assessment
An in-home visit identifies environmental risk factors and produces a written, prioritized list of modifications — from lighting and rug removal to bathroom safety and stair safety.
Re-Assessment Cadence
Standardized measures are re-scored periodically and at the end of the initial 8 weeks, with a written comparison to intake shared with the referring provider on consent.