Substances and Falls in Older Adults: Recognizing Risk, Improving Outcomes - Frankly Speaking Ep 507
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Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-507 Overview: Falls in older adults can have devastating consequences; substance use and prescription medications are often-overlooked risk factors. Tune in to explore how screening for substance use in a primary care environment may decrease fall and related injury risk in adults over 55. Come away with stronger identification and prevention practices. Episode resource links:
Babu KM, Haddad YK, Krotulski AJ, Causey ST, Vargas-Torres CC, Martinez PM, Goldberg EM, Dorfman JD, Bailey M, Chapman BP, Graham P, Lai JT, Saif R, Elhoussan R, Capeta Romero A, Londoño-Barreras R, Walton SE, Thomas DD, Logan BK, Merchant RC. Relationship of ethanol, cannabinoids, benzodiazepines, and opioids to serious injuries from falls in adults aged 55 and older. J Emerg Med. 2026;84:46-58. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2025.12.017 Colón-Emeric CS, McDermott CL, Lee DS, Berry SD. Risk Assessment and Prevention of Falls in Older Community-Dwelling Adults: A Review. JAMA. 2024;331(16):1397–1406. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.1416 US Preventive Services Task Force. Interventions to Prevent Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 2024;332(1):51–57. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.8481
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.
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