Abstract
Objective: To measure the prevalence of falls and associated factors in the elderly. Method: descriptive, exploratory, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, conducted in 04 CCIs in Caxias - MA 100 participants through a semi-structured and Tinetti test questionnaire to evaluate balance and gait abnormalities, approved with number CAAE: 54232216.1.0000.8007. Results: we obtained a high quantity of falls in the elderly (53%) related to the impairment of driving force and in environments with slippery surfaces (77.4) and with the main factors associated with the risk of falls: age greater than 80 years (84.6%), use of walking assist device (77.8%) and hearing loss (53.8%). Conclusion: the falls are directly related to age and engine balance of the elderly. health care, such as physical activity practices, it is necessary to prevent new episodes of falls.