Introduction and Aim: Fall it is an accident that unintentionally breaks down a person on the floor, the surface of the earth, or any other low level. The goal of this study was to estimate the prevalence of falls among the elderly and investigate the factors that contribute to this study. Method: The study design was quantitative, descriptive that surveyed for elderly risk of fall and their caregivers, using google form. The study was conducted by a two questionnaire type assessment, 8 questions were used to assess each questionnaire, using fall efficacy scale International with four options (not at all concerned, somewhat concerned, fairly concerned, very concerned), and using Modified Barthel index scale with thee options (No, complete dependence, yes, partially assist, and independence). Result: People who are 65 Years old and above were 140 participated in the study. In Barthel index study about (32.9% - 52.1%) was independence, and about (29.3% - 48.6%) were need partial assist, and about (18.6% - 36.4%) were complete dependence. In fall efficacy scale about (6.4% - 42.9%) were not at all concerned, and about (12.9% - 31.4%) were somewhat concerned, and about (12.9% - 29.3%) were fairly concerned, and about (12.9% - 57.1%) were very concerned. Conclusion: The elderly stage is the most stage or period that the human will have many conditions that enhance to fall.
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