Opioids and Older Adults: Managing Pain and Preventing Falls

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Opioids and Older Adults: Managing Pain and Preventing Falls
Wednesday, Sep. 9 • 2 p.m. | Susan Thompson, PharmD, BCPP, TMC Pharmacy

Pain management is an important factor in treatment of different ailments in older adults, however it can increase the risk of adverse events such as falls. Both the risks and the benefits should be considered before prescribing opioids. Join Susan Thompson, PharmD, BCPP, from TMC Pharmacy to learn more about how you can manage pain and prevent falls.