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Medications As A Risk Factor In Falls By Older Adults With And Without Intellectual Disabilities, Patricia Slattum, Edward F. Ansello
Medications As A Risk Factor In Falls By Older Adults With And Without Intellectual Disabilities, Patricia Slattum, Edward F. Ansello
Case Studies from Age in Action
Educational Objectives
1. Review common intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for falls by older adults.
2. Compare risk factors for older adults with and without intellectual disabilities.
3. Focus on medications as a risk factor among a complexity of risk factors.
4. Suggest steps to improve appropriateness of medication regimens, as a step to help reduce risk for falls.
Falling Down: Assessing The Risk Of Falls In Older Adults, Steven Morrison
Falling Down: Assessing The Risk Of Falls In Older Adults, Steven Morrison
Case Studies from Age in Action
Educational Objectives
1. To provide an overview of the problems associated with falling in older adults.
2. To outline the strengths and weaknesses of the various screening tools used for effective evaluation of an individual’s fall risk.
3. To highlight the benefits of assessing physiological function when screening for falls risk.