Pharmacists can help reduce older adult falls

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Pharmacists can help reduce older adult falls

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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.)
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Certain medications increase the risk of falls among adults aged 65 and older.

Psychoactive medications may cause side effects that increase the risk of falls by causing vision disturbances, orthostatic hypotension, confusion, and sleepiness.

STEADI-Rx contains tools and resources for pharmacists on how to screen, assess, and coordinate care to reduce fall risk.

Learn more about STEADI-Rx at: www.cdc.gov/steadi.

STEADIRx_Medication_flyer-508.pdf
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Accidental Falls/prevention & Control Aged Drug-Related Side Effects And Adverse Reactions Patient Education As Topic Pharmacists Risk Factors
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STEADI : Stoping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries ; STEADI-Rx
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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