Falls Incident Log | Free Download
The Falls Incident Log is a free printable record sheet for families caring for a parent or relative at home. Falls at home often look like isolated accidents. However, when you start writing them down, small patterns become clear. So this simple log gives you a way to track what is happening, share it with professionals, and feel more confident asking for the right support.
Why families need a falls incident log
Most families remember that a fall happened, but not the small details. As a result, when you sit in front of a GP or nurse, it can be hard to explain what is going on. In a stressful moment, the brain holds on to the worry, not the time of day, the room, or what your parent was doing just before. The Falls Incident Log helps you capture those details in real time. Over weeks, you build a record that shows the full picture, not one incident at a time. For wider support, Carers UK also offers free guidance for families looking after someone with mobility concerns.
What is inside the log
Inside the Falls Incident Log, you get a printable sheet you can fill in by hand or type into. First, space to record the date, time, and exactly how the fall happened. Then a section to note any injuries, changes in mood, or new concerns afterwards. Next, a place to note who you informed and what action you took. Finally, an optional notes section for anything that feels off but you cannot put into words.
Who this is for
This log is for families caring for a parent with dementia who is becoming unsteady. It is also for adult children worried that mum or dad has fallen more than once. Equally, it works for spouses caring for a partner whose balance has changed. In short, anyone who has noticed falls happening more often and wants a calm way to track them.
How to use it
First, print a copy and keep it somewhere easy to reach, like the kitchen drawer. Then fill it in straight after a fall, while the details are fresh. For example, note whether your parent had eaten, taken their medication, and what they were doing just before. Next, take it to GP appointments, care reviews, or hospital admissions. Finally, share a copy with anyone else involved in care so the whole family works from the same picture.
Falls are one of the most common reasons families ring me worried. The Falls Incident Log will not stop a fall, but it will help you spot warning signs early and feel less alone in raising concerns. The Aurea Care Learning Hub has more free guidance for families noticing changes at home.