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Falls are the leading cause of injuries for adults 65 and older. Between 30% to 40% of older adults fall every year. The consequences of falls can be serious. They may lead to a lower quality of life, a loss of independence, an increased risk of admission to a nursing home and death. Falls also can be costly.
There are many factors that can increase the risk of falls. Major risk factors include:
Side effects of medicines that increase the risk of falls include:
Many medicines have side effects that may increase the risk of falls. Taking more than one of these medicines increases the risk even more. Common medicines that may increase fall risk include:
Other medicines may increase the risk of falls. To decrease fall risk, medicines such as opioids and antidepressants may need to be slowly decreased and eventually stopped. However, stopping medicines could create a greater risk of health issues. For some people, the benefits of taking certain medicines outweigh the risks. Talk with your healthcare professional before stopping any medicines. Your healthcare professional should review your medicines once a year to be sure that they fit your needs.
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