Background and objective Falls are a major public health problem in older adults. Earlier
studies showed that psychotropic medication use increases the risk of falls. The aim of this …

Background and objective The use of psychotropic medication and cardiovascular
medication has been associated with an increased risk of falling. However, other frequently …

Falls are one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in older adults. Every year, an
estimated 30–40% of patients over the age of 65 will fall at least once. Falls lead to …

Background: Falls are the main cause of accidental death in persons aged 65 years or older.
Methods: Using MEDLINE and previous reviews, we searched for prospective studies …

Background There is increasing recognition that the use of certain medications contributes
to falls in seniors. Our objective was to update a previously completed meta-analysis looking …

Falls are common health events that cause discomfort and disability for older adults and
stress for caregivers. Using the case of an older man who has experienced multiple falls and …

Aging represents the single greatest risk factor for chronic diseases, including osteoporosis,
a skeletal fragility syndrome that increases fracture risk. Optimizing bone strength throughout …

People are living to older age. Falls constitute a leading cause of injuries, hospitalization
and deaths among the elderly. Older people fall more often for a variety of reasons …

Background Older people carry a high burden of illness for which medications are indicated,
along with increased risk of adverse drug reactions. We developed an index to determine …

Falls are a serious problem facing the elderly. The prevention of falls that contribute to
disability, mainly in elderly people, is an important issue. Ensuring the greatest possible …