Here’s uplifting news about avoiding dangerous falls.
Falls affect tens of thousands of Americans. In fact, each year about one-third of individuals 65 years of age or older will fall and some will even be disabled by the broken bones that can follow. Not only that, falls kill more than 16,000 Americans a year.
These falls are not just the result of getting older. They are usually caused by a number of factors and by changing some of these things you can lower your risk.
In many cases, a fall can be caused by medications you’re taking. Common culprits include sedatives, muscle relaxants and blood pressure drugs that can cause dizziness, light-headedness or loss of balance. When two or more medications are used in combination, these side effects may be aggravated.
It’s important to talk to your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you take-including over-the-counter ones such as cold medicines. As you get older, the effects of medications on your body can change, and some medicines or combinations can make you drowsy or light-headed. Always be sure to ask your doctor about:
• What the medicine...
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