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Medications and Falls in Older Adults


Zachary A. Marcum, PharmD, PhD

Assistant Professor

University of Washington

Department of Pharmacy

School of Pharmacy
University of Washington


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]