Falls are a common and serious problem for seniors, and are often a symptom of other issues. In this module you will review ways to predict and prevent falls, and have practice identifying extrinsic and intrinsic risk factors. Finally, you will practice fall prevention by linking people with specific risk factors to the appropriate community partner.

This module focuses on adverse drug events (ADEs), and how they can be differentiated from features of aging. You will review how frequently ADEs result in hospital admissions, drugs that are well known to result in ADEs, and the range of reactions. Finally, you will review how the AGS Beers Criteria identifies potentially inappropriate medication use, and explore a senior’s personal role in their medication safety.

This module defines frailty and its indicators, and explores how common it is among elderly people in Canada. It argues that frailty is reversible, and focuses on how to address indicators and mitigate future risk. Using a case study, you will practice using the Assessment Urgency Algorithm (AUA), and learn strategies to reduce frailty.