Fall Prevention Tips for Pharmacy Practice

Falls are a leading cause of injury and death in older adults, and pharmacists are in a key position to help prevent them. This episode highlights how to identify medication risks, share practical prevention strategies, and connect patients with trusted tools and resources. Tune in to learn how you can make a meaningful impact in reducing falls in your community. 

HOSTJoshua Davis Kinsey, PharmDVP, EducationCEimpactGUESTKristin Meyer PharmD, BCGP, FASCPProfessor of Pharmacy PracticeDrake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Joshua Davis Kinsey and Kristin Meyer have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

RESOURCES

• National Council on Aging (NCOA) Falls Prevention
• NCOA Falls Prevention Awareness Week
• NCOA Falls Free CheckUp®
• CDC STEADI

Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Identify common medication classes and household hazards associated with increased fall risk in older adults.2. Describe the pharmacist's role in fall prevention through medication review, patient education, and community engagement.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-25-269-H05-PInitial release date: 9/8/2025Expiration date: 9/8/2026Additional CPE details can be found here.

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