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Date
2025
Abstract
Falls related to medication use are a significant public health concern among older adults, resulting in substantial morbidity and healthcare costs. This community health project involved creating an educational pamphlet targeted to older residents of New Milford, Connecticut, outlining common medications known to increase fall risk and providing medication-specific strategies to mitigate these risks. The pamphlet highlighted drug classes such as antihypertensives, sedatives, opioids, and antidepressants, and offered practical advice, such as slow position changes to reduce orthostatic hypotension. The intervention aimed to increase awareness, promote safer medication practices, and ultimately reduce falls, injuries, and associated healthcare utilization in the elderly population.
Clinical Site
New Milford Hospital
Keywords
Fall risk, Geriatric, Beers criteria, Fall prevention
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Disciplines
Medical Education | Primary Care
Recommended Citation
Jafri, Syed, "Stay Steady: Medications and Fall Prevention for Older Adults" (2025). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 1129.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/1129