06/20/2026
Falls in Elderly .
Falls in 85 yr and above resulting in deaths or morbidity has tripled in USA since 2000 .
Weakness , decreased muscle mass , poor nutrition go strokes etc are all risk factors .
Some state mortality at more then 50 % in one year of falls result in major bone fracture .
Some FRM or fall risk medications were identified as risk factors also .
They are multiple meds esp Benzodiazepines ( Xanax , Ativan ) GABA medications ( gabapentin ) and antidepressants ( Zoloft celexa etc ) to name a few know culprits .
You and your Medical provider should evaluate your being on these meds .