With the temperatures dropping and snow fall upon us, our elders are even more at risk for a fall this time of year. Falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent. With our focus on aging in place, we want to help avoid debilitating falls and keep our loved ones …
Medications that Contribute to Senior Falls
Senior citizens are at a much higher risk of being injured in a fall accident, because of age-related physical changes that make it harder for them to retain balance and avoid falls. A new study actually finds that many of these fall accidents can be linked to the medications that senior citizens take. According to the study that was conducted …