034 – Preventing Falls: 10 Types of Medication to Reconsider

Dr. K reviews the ten types of medications that may be associated with falls in aging adults, and explains what the CDC is telling doctors and patients to do about these drugs.

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In This Episode:

Dr. K explains ten types of medications that may be associated with falls in aging adults. These are the medications that experts including the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that doctors address during a medication review for fall prevention. This episode covers:

The four actions the CDC recommends that older adults do, to prevent falls

Why it’s so common for older adults to be on medications that may increase the risk for falls

What doctors are supposed to do, if an older person is taking one of these medications

Generic and brand names of the more commonly used medications that may be linked to falls

Tips on what to ask your doctor, if you or your older relative are taking any of these medications

Want to learn more about preventing falls? Click here to learn more about the upcoming Personalizing Fall Prevention Workshops

Related episodes:

004 – What to Do If You’re Worried About Falls

005 – Interview: Otago & Proven Exercises for Fall Prevention

Related Resources:

10 Types of Medication to Review if You’re Concerned About Falling

CDC:

STEADI – Older Adult Fall Prevention

Stay Independent

Medications Linked to Falls

Drugs with Anticholinergic Activity

Types of Blood Pressure Medication

6 Steps to Better High Blood Pressure Treatment for Older Adults

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