Reducing senior falls: Leveraging technology for safety in senior living communities
By
Ted Tzirimis
Jun 20, 2024
As our population ages, the spotlight on older adult falls and their effects within senior living communities has intensified, demanding greater awareness and action. Falls among older adults are alarmingly...
Physical therapy linked to drop in falls for patients with dizziness
Sep 15, 2023
The receipt of physical therapy within three months of presentation was linked to a reduced risk for subsequent falls.
One in eight older adults reports using cannabis in past year
Dec 28, 2023
Use was more likely among unmarried or unpartnered adults and those consuming alcohol.
New model predicts two-year risk for fall injuries in nursing home residents
Mar 14, 2023
The clinical tool includes five characteristics, including activities of daily living and history of nonhip fracture.
Prescription opioids linked to increased risk for serious fall events
Feb 20, 2024
The findings seen among adults of all ages, especially those aged 85 years or older; the risk was highest in the first 28 days after initiation.
‘Smart’ toilet seat tracks patients’ health, aids in diagnoses
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 26, 2023
TrueLoo is a new toilet with sensors that can analyze waste to monitor trends and patients’ health.
Posture analysis produces the most accurate fall risk profiles for seniors, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 31, 2024
A new study shows that using AI to analyze how residents do exercises produces a better fall-risk profile then when using past fall history.
Virtual sessions lessen seniors’ cancer pain, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 10, 2024
A 10-minute VR session was able to provide lasting pain relief for cancer patients, offering an alternative to opioids, a new study showed.
Forum at Rancho San Antonio nabs Gold in Quality category for use of tech to reduce falls
By
Foster Stubbs
Dec 04, 2023
The Forum at Rancho San Antonio in Cupertino, CA, won a Gold award in the Quality category of the Senior Living track of the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards for falls prevention efforts.
Blue light blues: Benefits of lens filter overstated, new research suggests
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 29, 2023
Despite claims that blue light filtering can alleviate symptoms of eye strain, research showed no little to no difference between those using blue lights and those who do not.