Meds for seniors can cause a tumble

Keeping seniors smiling by being aware that certain medications can cause them to fall down.

Half of the 20 most commonly prescribed medications taken by seniors may raise the risk of falls, according to new research.

Painkillers and antidepressants were most strongly tied to a greater likelihood of being injured in a fall, the study of 64,000 Swedes over age 65 found. Severe injuries were significantly more common with 11 out of the 20 medications studied.