034 – Preventing Falls: 10 Types of Medication to Reconsider

March 09, 2017
034 – Preventing Falls: 10 Types of Medication to Reconsider
Better Health While Aging
034 – Preventing Falls: 10 Types of Medication to Reconsider

Mar 09 2017 |

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Show Notes

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:

Related episodes:

004 – What to Do If You’re Worried About Falls

005 – Interview: Otago & Proven Exercises for Fall Prevention

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