Tag - Falls Prevention

Lamy Center Caregiver Connection: Falls Prevention for Caregivers

Elderly patient stands near hospital bed grasping walker.

January 23, 2019
Community
Caregiver Connection, Falls Prevention, Lamy Center, Rudi Lamy

The eighth post in the Caregiver Connection blog series from the Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging highlights the need for caregivers to be aware of falls in the elderly and dementia patients for whom they care.

Elderly man leaning on a walker for support as he gets out of bed.

May 9, 2018
Community, Faculty, Practice
Ask A Pharmacist, Falls Prevention, Geriatric Pharmacy, Nicole Brandt, PPS

Falls are the leading cause of death associated with injuries among older adults in the U.S. Learn how certain medications can increase the risk for falls among this population.