The Facts:

• Older people who are taking psychotropic medications (e.g. anxiety and sleeping disorders) have two-fold increased risk of falls.

• Multiple medications increase the risk of falls.

We all should have a few medications as possible and regular reviews with your physician are highly recommended.

Things to ask your doctor and pharmacist 

• Ask your pharmacist and doctor about using an aid to help organise your medicines. 

• Know what each medicine is for and how and when to take it. Know the benefits and risk of all the medicines you take and learn the names. 

• If possible, ask the pharmacist or doctor to help you create a personal medication record sheet/card (see examples below)