Medications and Falls
Zachary A. Marcum, PharmD, PhD
Assistant Professor
School of Pharmacy
University of Washington
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:
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Describe the factors that increase the risk of medication-related falls in older adults.
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List the most common medications and medication classes associated with falls in older adults.
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Suggest areas for future research to improve the management of medication-related falls in older adults.
[From the Winter 2016 Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series]