Table 4 Independent predictor factors for falls in men and women aged 65 and over (n = 653)

Sex

Men ^a

1.00

Female

0.001

1.76

1.25

2.49

Concerns about living expenses

Always concerned with living expenses ^a

1.00

Less concerned with living expenses

0.006

0.48

0.29

0.81

Home safety

No ^a

1.00

Yes

0.059

0.61

0.37

1.02

Functional behavior^b: Observed behaviors in ADL and Mobility

Aware of current abilities ^a

1.00

Risk-taking behavior

0.078

1.53

0.95

2.46

Under-estimates abilities

0.005

4.51

1.57

12.92

Over-estimates abilities

0.135

7.57

0.53

107.96

Function^b: Required assistance for personal care ADL before falls

Completely independent ^a

1.00

Need supervision

0.585

0.84

0.44

1.58

Some assistance required

0.026

2.33

1.11

4.91

Completely dependent

0.579

0.64

0.13

3.14