My Elderly Parent Keeps Falling: What to Do
If your elderly parent keeps falling, the most important thing to know is this: repeated falls are not “just part of getting old.” They are a medical warning sign with identifiable, often treatable causes.
-
-
What Medications Increase Fall Risk in the Elderly
Several common medications can increase an older adult’s risk of falling most notably sedatives and sleeping pills, certain antidepressants, opioid painkillers, and some blood pressure and heart medicines
-
How to Make a Bathroom Safe for the Elderly: An Evidence-Based Guide
Older man practicing the heel-to-toe walk, a balance exercise that reduces fall risk
-
What Exercises Prevent Falls in the Elderly? A Plain-English Guide to What the Research Actually Shows
When it comes to exercises to prevent falls in the elderly, the research points to one clear answer: the right exercise is the single most proven way to prevent falls in older adults.
