Living with Frailty:  A time to “debate” the benefits vs. the risks of prescribing

Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Rhynold & Erin Yakiwchuk
Objective #1

Discuss the benefits of preventative medications in older adults with:
   -A history of cardiovascular disease
   -Heart failure with reduced ejection
      fraction
   -Osteoporosis 

Objective #2

Discuss the risks of medications for cardiovascular prevention in older adults, with a specific focus on fall risk.

Objective #3

Identify patients living with frailty.  

Objective #4

Define goals of care for older adults living with frailty.

Objective #5

Evaluate the impact of frailty on appropriate medication use in older adults.