Medications That Elevate the Risk of Falls in Older Adults

A senior man reviews his medications because certain drugs can cause falls in older adults.

What springs to mind when you think of preventing falls in older adults? Putting more lights in the home? Removing clutter and other tripping hazards? Keeping the floors dry and clean? These are all crucial elements of fall prevention, but there is another common cause to keep in mind: medication side effects. Many older adults […]