19 January 2012
Last updated at 01:21
Falls are the leading cause of accidental death in the over-65s
Elderly people with dementia are more likely to suffer falls if they are given anti-depressants by care home staff, a study claims.
Many dementia patients also suffer from depression and drugs known as selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are frequently prescribed.
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