
%0 Journal Article
%T Geriatric polypharmacy: pharmacist as key facilitator in assessing for falls risk: 2019 update
%J Clinics in geriatric medicine
%D 2019
%A Fritsch, Michelle A.
%A Shelton, Penny S.
%V 35
%N 2
%P 185-204
%X This article highlights the significant health impact of falls among older adults. An emphasis is placed on the vital role of the pharmacist, regardless of practice setting, in assessing and reducing falls risk for this growing population. In addition, the importance of a stepwise comprehensive approach to falls assessment by pharmacists in collaboration with other clinicians is elucidated.<br><br>Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 0749-0690
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cger.2019.01.010