Tip Of The Day | Medication Change | Deltona Nursing Home Injury Lawyer

When you start, stop, or change a medication, your risk of falling rises significantly. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University studied the effect of medicine changes on the risk of falls among residents of three nursing homes during a one-year period from 2002 to 2003. The results indicate that the short-term risk of single and recurring falls is three times higher during the two days following a medication change. While there is no sure-fire way to reduce the risk of falls as a result of medication changes, extra vigilance and care during the first 10 days after a change is advised.

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