Able Assess for Families: A Simple Check at Home, Real Peace of Mind
One in four adults over 65 falls each year. Able Assess is a 5-minute, in-home falls-risk screening that turns a vague fear of "what if they fall?" into a calm, concrete conversation.
A simple check. Real peace of mind.
One in four adults over 65 falls each year. A single fall can change everything — independence, confidence, health, the ability to stay in the home they love. The good news: falls are not a necessary part of aging, and the warning signs can be spotted and addressed early.
Able Assess is the screening that spots them — done in your loved one's living room, in under five minutes, by a trusted caregiver.
What is Able Assess?
Able Assess is a clinically-validated falls-risk screening, used by trusted care providers. In under five minutes, a caregiver measures four simple things that, together, predict fall risk with remarkable accuracy:
- Grip strength
- Leg strength
- Gait speed
- Balance
Your loved one sits, stands, walks a few steps, and squeezes a handheld sensor. That's it. No needles, no clinics, no stress.
"For the first time, I felt like I actually understood how Mom was really doing — not just how she said she was doing. It took the guesswork out of worrying from 300 miles away."— Sarah, daughter
Why families choose it
Four qualities families tell us matter most when they first meet Able Assess — the things that turn a vague fear of "what if they fall?" into a calm, concrete conversation.
Simple
No needles. No clinics. No stress. Done in the comfort of home in about five minutes.
Trusted
Built on the same measures clinicians and researchers use worldwide — benchmarked against thousands of seniors.
Actionable
A simple report empowers your next steps — from small home changes to a physical therapy referral (more on that below).
Private
Fully HIPAA-compliant. Your loved one's information is protected at every step.
If the screening flags a risk: three steps you can take
If Able Assess shows your loved one is at risk of falling, a few simple actions can meaningfully reduce that risk — and help them stay stronger, safer, and independent for longer.
1. Make their home a little safer
Remove trip hazards, tidy loose rugs and cables, add non-slip mats, improve lighting, and choose sturdy footwear. The CDC's STEADI program has a helpful checklist at cdc.gov/steadi/patient-resources.
2. Lean on a home care agency for the riskier tasks
Work with a home-care team to support bathing, dressing, mobility, and other everyday moments where the risk of a fall is higher.
3. Build strength and balance with a professional
The Able Assess report works as defensible documentation for a physical therapy referral. Speak to their doctor, or reach out to a local PT provider directly. For a fuller walk-through of what to do next, see our guide on next steps for older adults flagged as having a fall risk.
Take the guesswork out of caring
Five minutes could protect the next five years. Ask your care team about an Able Assess screening today — and turn worry into action.
Able Assess is HIPAA aligned, FDA registered, and ISO 27001 certified.