Falls prevention

“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...

The virtual doors will open at 10:30 a.m. ET today for the fifth annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo. Attendees at the free online event will have the opportunity to earn up to three continuing...

Attendees of the fifth annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo tomorrow, Thursday, June 17, will have the opportunity to earn up to three continuing education credits while learning about workforce...

A session titled “Understanding and reducing falls in senior living communities,” will conclude the fifth annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo on June 17. Additional sessions will cover electronic...

A session titled “Strategies to protect and connect residents, families and care teams in senior living communities,” will be the middle of three sessions at the fifth annual McKnight’s Senior Living...

A session titled “Empowering your workforce through technology,” will kick off the fifth annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo on June 17. Additional sessions will cover workforce issues and...

Workforce issues, technology and falls prevention will be highlighted at the fifth annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo June 17. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to three continuing...

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.

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...

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...