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Medication-related falls — review checklist and scripts (Advanced)

Advanced course: identify meds that increase falls risk (sedating, BP-lowering), track timing vs falls, and use scripts for pharmacist/clinician review

CaregiverCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced15 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Identify medication classes that can increase fall risk
  • Track fall timing relative to doses and meals
  • Use scripts for pharmacist/clinician medication review
  • Reduce falls risk without abruptly stopping medications

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Some medicines can increase dizziness or sleepiness and raise fall risk.

Question 2

2. A tracking item is…

Question 3

3. A safe script is…