Deprescribing medication to reduce older adult falls

Among U.S. adults at least 65 years of age, falls are the leading cause of injuries and deaths. Effective falls prevention includes removing tripping hazards from the home and doing strength and balance exercises. Researchers at the University of Iowa are studying a less researched falls prevention strategy, called deprescribing. Deprescribing is when doctors and pharmacists work … Continue reading Deprescribing medication to reduce older adult falls