034 – Preventing Falls: 10 Types of Medication to Reconsider

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

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