You are assessing an older adult's risk for falls. One of the questions you as is whether or not she has fallen in the past year. You ask this because individuals who have fallen:

A. While balance disorders can contribute to falls, asking about previous falls is not solely to identify balance issues. B. Individuals who have fallen in the past year have a significantly higher risk of falling again, making this the primary reason for asking about past falls—it is a strong predictor of future falls. C. Although prior falls may be associated with injury risk, the key concern is the increased likelihood of repeat falls, not necessarily the severity of injury. D. Fear of falling is common among those who have fallen, but it is not the main reason for assessing fall history during a risk evaluation.