94% of older adults prescribed drugs that raise risk of falling w/ Dr. Shaver

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Amy Shaver, PharmD, MPH, Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health at the University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, discusses how 94% of older adults are prescribed drugs that raise risk of falling and what should be done about that with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Tina Smith (filling in for Carol Zernial) and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron.

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