Smart Socks may cut hospital fall rates in at-risk patients
Aug 26, 2022
Patients wearing Smart Socks had a lower fall rate compared with the historical fall rate.
Depression and falls: How data can lead to proactive care
By
Elissa Barpal, BSN, RN
Aug 18, 2022
Some symptoms of depression now can be monitored automatically, producing data that help caregivers be proactive about falls.
More news for Friday, July 29
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 29, 2022
Ultraprocessed food consumption linked to dementia risk … Exercise, chores, social visits linked to lower dementia risk … Vitamin D supplement does not reduce fracture risk in older adults … Legislation...
More news for Monday, July 11
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 11, 2022
Older adults, high school students exchange life stories in Teen Buddy program … Assisted living resident, 95, sells paintings to pay bill … Intergenerational playground at assisted living community...
Memory care, falls prevention studies secure nearly $35 million in grant funding
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2022
Researchers have secured close to a total of $35 million across multiple U.S. studies to identify falls prevention strategies and risk factors for cognitive decline, as well as expand a dementia-specific...
Older adults’ failure to plan is an opportunity for senior living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 18, 2022
Older adults say they want to age in place, but very few have done much to prepare to do so, according to a new survey. That lack of planning, however, may present an opportunity for senior living providers.
Vestibular system impairment tied to fall risk in Alzheimer’s patients
Mar 18, 2022
A significant association was seen between semicircular canal function with lower likelihood of falls in adjusted analysis.
Skilled nursing claims continue to be eclipsed by assisted living claims by average cost, CNA reports
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 18, 2022
The average cost of assisted living professional liability claims ($267,174) has outpaced such claims by skilled nursing facilities ($245,559) over the past few years, according to the 11th edition of...
Rate of falls increasing among older adults in the U.S.
Mar 08, 2022
Th wide variation in fall rates at the county level suggests modifiable risk factors, such as the built environment and prescribing practices.
Your favorite columns of 2021
Dec 22, 2021
Just like last year, 2021 was dominated by the coronavirus. So also like 2020, it’s not surprising that COVID-19 popped up more than once as a topic of our most-read columns this year when we examined...