Fighting the biggest threats to older adult health and wellness
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2023
Two toolkits are out to help senior living providers and others address some of the biggest threats to older adult health and wellness: influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, COVID-19 and falls.
Falls prevention design considerations for senior living communities
By
Rob Geller
Jun 29, 2023
A holistic design approach empowers older adults to lead fulfilling lives with enhanced peace of mind and overall well-being.
High-touch, flexible care: The ‘secret sauce’ for helping residents age in place
By
Jamie Babcock
May 11, 2023
When partnering with a care model, the program should include five components.
The rise of polypharmacy and ways to prevent it
By
Chuck Benain
Mar 23, 2023
Healthcare practitioners need to be ever vigilant and tactful in managing the many medications used to treat older adults.
Balancing safety, security and privacy in falls detection
By
Yami Durrani
Sep 22, 2022
The advancement of artificial intelligence and cameras allows us to experience the best of both worlds — high privacy and high security.
July 21 webinar will share how communities are using AI to prevent fall-related ED visits
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 07, 2021
“Falls are not an inevitable part of aging and can be prevented,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In a July 21 McKnight’s Senior Living webinar, attendees will learn...
Learn how to predict and prevent falls during April 22 webinar
Apr 07, 2021
Community leaders and rehabilitation experts will use case studies to share fall management best practices and review proven strategies to reduce falls during an April 22 McKnight’s Senior Living webinar.
Before the fall
By
John O'Connor
Mar 18, 2021
Recent trends related to falls among older adults should alarm senior living operators. Fortunately, there are proactive steps you can take to reduce fall risks and their consequences. Even if your residents...
Preventing falls requires teamwork
By
Daniel Kudo, PharmD
Gail Orum, PharmD, BCGP
Feb 16, 2021
Something as simple as ensuring that a pharmacist is a part of a team-based approach to preventing falls can change care for the better and mean the difference between a resident spending most of their...
5 steps to preventing resident falls
By
Bette McNee, RN, NHA
Feb 06, 2020
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.