Pilot program leads to 42 percent reduction in resident falls
By
John O'Connor
Apr 15, 2024
A tech-based pilot program helped Allegro Senior Living reduce resident falls by 42%, the company announced Thursday. As a result, the Grayslake, IL-based firm plans to expand the program to more of its...
LeadingAge weighs in on ways to reduce falls
By
John O'Connor
Jul 02, 2019
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.
Vision challenges increase fall risk, reduce physical activity
By
John O'Connor
Nov 21, 2018
Older people with worsening vision face a greater risk of falls, fear of falls and reduced physical activity, a new study finds.
First-responder collaboration can reduce unnecessary trips to the hospital after falls
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2017
When a resident falls, the default response at many assisted living communities is an ambulance ride to the nearest emergency department. This practice can be time-consuming, costly and stressful to the...