Senior Safety: Understanding Drugs That Elevate Fall Risk

A man reviews his list of medications to see if he takes any drugs that elevate fall risk.

What comes to mind when you think about fall prevention for older family members? Adding more lighting? Eliminating clutter along with other tripping hazards? Keeping the floors clean and dry? These are all crucial components to preventing falls in the home, but there’s another common culprit to bear in mind: drugs that elevate fall risk. […]