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Opioids in Older Adults: Managing Falls, Delirium, and Safe Dosing
- Garrick Althorpe
- Dec 22, 2025
Opioids in older adults increase fall risk, trigger delirium, and cause dangerous side effects due to age-related changes in metabolism. Safe dosing requires starting low, going slow, and prioritizing non-opioid alternatives.