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The effective analysis of a fall prevention program for adults should include multiple components when determining the root cause analysis of a fall that has occurred or is at riskfor occurring. Polypharmacy is a significant factor to consider, due to a greater risk of drug-to-drug interaction, older people'schanges in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes, and the common adverse risks of certain drug classes that may frequently lead to falls.
This course will initially share the recommended overall analysis of factors to be considered as risks for falls, and willthen focus on one of those components, which is medication analysis and reconciliation. This factor has been described by geriatricians as a single factor to greatly decrease a person's fall risk. Details will be shared regarding three drug classes, to include those which act on the Central Nervous System (CNS), those which manage blood pressure and those which lower blood sugar. The interprofessional team member's communication strategies will then be shared for optimal person-centered fall risk reduction.
Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists
5/5
Laurie (CA) on Feb 02, 2026
excellent presenter! i found this course extremely interesting as well as educational. one of the best courses i taken,
4/5
Gregory (WV) on Jan 06, 2026
it would be more helpful if i were personally more familiar with the drug classifications by name as sometimes the names of drugs go under different names when prescribed by medication names.
4/5
Pam (MS) on Jan 01, 2026
there were times i couldn't see the visual aids as well.
5/5
Christine (IN) on Oct 06, 2025
the slides with large print are awesome for older eyes !! information given very clearly on slides
5/5
Kathleen (FL) on Feb 03, 2025
difficulty with wi-fi at the location it was held.
5/5
Rita (FL) on Feb 02, 2025
great speaker!
5/5
Carmencita (FL) on Feb 02, 2025
great concepts
5/5
Sheila (FL) on Feb 02, 2025
personal information was great for my medical issues
5/5
Mary (FL) on Feb 02, 2025
she is fantastic teacher
5/5
Teresa Consuelo (FL) on Feb 02, 2025
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