What Will One of Every Three Seniors Suffer This Year?

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Medication-related falls and hip fractures are preventable.

Senior care pharmacists can assess seniors' drug regimens for exposure to risks that may contribute to falls, recommend drug therapy changes, and educate the patient and caregiver on how to avoid dangerous situations. Medication management is an effective fall prevention measure (Cooper 1997).

You can find a senior care pharmacist in our online directory of senior care pharmacists from across the U.S. and Canada, who have expertise in geriatrics, geriatric pharmacotherapy, and the unique medication-related needs of older adults.

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