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Pharmacists can help reduce older adult falls
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Description: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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