A review that examined fall risk assessment tools for hospitalized older adults was somewhat inconclusive. Because of data limitations in the studies assessed, it was not clear which tools work best.

But compared to another pain reliever, seniors taking gabapentin had a lower risk of any falls and the same risk of severe falls THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A pain-relieving medication ...

Purpose. The influence of medications and diagnoses on fall risk in psychiatric inpatients was evaluated. Methods. In this retrospective case–control study, psychiatric inpatients age 18 years ...

"Our study compared the number of falls in the two years prior to death in people with COPD who used fall-risk increasing drugs to those with COPD who did not use these drugs. We found that the ...

Under the current Medicare Advantage (MA) risk-adjustment system ... 19 medical and pharmaceutical claims linked to Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey responses ...

But many people who take daily medications are unaware that certain drugs in their pill box can also increase their risk of falling, which can lead to devastating, even fatal, complications. Falls are ...

Medicare has four main parts: A, B, C, and D. Each of these parts offers some form of prescription drug coverage. However, Medicare Part D is the program’s prescription drug plan, and it offers ...

If you’re age 65 years or older, you can get Medicare coverage and choose from several options: Original Medicare with or without Part D, Medicare Advantage, or Original Medicare with Medigap.

Medicare premiums and deductibles increased in 2025 from 2024 levels, with Part B premiums rising by about 6%. To get the most from your plan, it’s important to understand your out-of-pocket ...