Medications and Falls in Older Adults

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