5 steps to preventing resident falls
Given that fatal falls have increased dramatically over the past several years, senior living caregivers and leaders can, and should, be aware of preventive measures that can be taken.
Falls Prevention
Federal agencies must take steps to prevent falls, senators say
A Senate report on falls prevention issued Wednesday has a to-do list for several federal agencies, “and we will be following up with those agencies,” said Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), chairman of the Special Senate Committee on Aging, which released the report.
Falls prevention is everyone’s responsibility — from care team to C-suite, speaker says
From the CEO and the administrator — everyone is responsible for preventing falls and looking at what’s going on in the environment, what’s going on with residents, because they come in contact with them.
Preventing falls and raising awareness
September is nationally recognized as Falls Prevention Awareness Month. During this time, a special focus is placed on raising awareness about ways that seniors — and those who care for them — can prevent falls, the most common accident experienced by older adults. But of course the information highlighted during this time is valuable all year.
More news for Thursday, Sept. 5
Seniors with hearing aids less likely to confront dementia, depression and falls … Long-term care insurance groups want federal premium reform, campaign to raise product awareness … Tablet use improves mood for older adults with dementia, caregivers, study finds
More news for Wednesday, Aug. 14
Florida agency’s records wrongly indicate that some operators aren’t in compliance with generator requirements … Federal task force seeks input on long-term care insurance … Drones, smartphones and sensors aid fall interventions, first aid
Binge drinking puts 10% of older adults at greater risk of falls, other health issues
New research may have senior living operators proceeding more carefully with offerings such as in-community bars and happy hours.
Technology that detects falls helps reduce ED visits by 80%, study finds
An artificial intelligence-enabled camera system helped senior living communities reduce visits from emergency medical teams by 75% and visits to emergency departments by 80% by detecting falls among residents living with dementia, according to the results of a pilot study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Managed Care.
LeadingAge weighs in on ways to reduce falls
Promoting evidence-based interventions and tools would help prevent falls in senior living communities, according to comments LeadingAge recently submitted to the Senate Special Committee on Aging.
Affinity Living tests light’s effects on residents living with dementia
New studies by Affinity Living Group and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill aim to use light to reduce the number of falls or amount of agitation in residents living with dementia.
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