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Improving Senior Safety Begins With Fall Prevention
For the caregivers and loved ones of an older adult, learning that they have fallen is not welcome news. Falls among older adults are a significant hazard that can lead to severe injuries, loss of independence, and even fatalities. With the aging population growing, the need for effective fall prevention strategies is more critical than…
Read MoreThis Technology Is Preventing Seniors from Falling Out of Bed
When seniors fall, it can cause one or more serious injuries including hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries that can lead to a reduced quality of life, immobility, and even death. Unfortunately, falls in older adults, particularly those that occur at nighttime, are all too common, even though they are largely preventable. There are several…
Read MoreFalls Due to Dementia: The Cost to Senior Living Operators
Falls are common in seniors with dementia, especially during the night. In addition, the challenges of the disease process itself, changes to gait, loss of balance, fatigue, and physical weakness are all factors that contribute to the higher probability of seniors with dementia experiencing falls. Obviously, visibility is usually a factor at night as well.…
Read MoreFall Prevention: The Benefits to Senior Living Operators
Every year in the U.S., more than 3 million older adults experience fall-related injuries that are serious enough to require emergency room treatment. And after the first fall, a senior’s risk of a second fall doubles. These are the kinds of statistics that are always on the minds of senior living owners, operators, leadership, and…
Read MoreHow Combining AI with Human Intelligence Can Effectively Reduce Falls in Seniors
It’s reassuring to think about the possibilities of using artificial intelligence (AI) to help reduce falls among America’s aging population. Although the statistics show that nearly 3 million U.S. seniors experience severe falls every year, technology offers a ray of hope. Today, systems that combine AI with human intelligence are the best solution to reduce…
Read MoreFall Prevention: Simple Tips for Older Adults
One fall is likely to lead to another. Seniors who have fallen once have a 200 percent risk of falling again, says Dr. Gwendolyn Graddy-Dansby, a geriatrician at Henry Ford Health System and medical director for PACE Southeast Michigan. This is partially because the original reason for the fall was not addressed and partially because of a fear of…
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