(b) Older adult knowledge of, attitude toward, and participation in, fall prevention practices, n = 101

Fall prevention practice	Endorsed when unaided	Endorsed when aided	Practice perceived as very important	Participation in practice
		%
Individual assessment of fall risk	1	52	29	16
Strength and balance training	8	88	59	54
Home assessment and safety	21	61	42	37
improvement
Review and management of medications	0	59	65	29
Training and use of assistive devices*	69†	27	49	48
Fall prevention education	2	34	22	4‡

*Only 27% of older adults used canes or walkers.

^†Although specific training in using walkers and canes was not mentioned by any of the respondents, they were focused on being cautious when walking, moving slowly, wearing good/safe shoes, using canes/walkers, and holding on to things.

^‡Indicates past year participation in fall prevention education.