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Learn how to predict and prevent falls during April 22 webinar
Apr 07, 2021
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.
The importance of falls prevention in senior living
By
Tom Katofiasc
May 23, 2024
It’s time to prioritize falls prevention for our most vulnerable population. Here are four strategies to reduce resident falls in assisted living.
Why and how best to clean senior living community carpets
By
Mark Siegel
Aug 25, 2016
Carpet has many benefits, but it must be maintained properly to be effective.
High-touch, flexible care: The ‘secret sauce’ for helping residents age in place
By
Jamie Babcock
May 11, 2023
When partnering with a care model, the program should include five components.
Maplewood tests technology to improve residents’ lives, outcomes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 06, 2017
Maplewood Senior Living has launched a new center with the goals of increasing resident independence, better managing health and wellness, broadening social connectedness and improving safety and quality...
Learn how to fight burnout at the McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo in 1 week
Jun 10, 2021
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...
AI and aging the focus of 5 new projects that score $1.25M in funding
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 05, 2023
A headband to study sleep staging and a wearable sensor that can help prevent falls highlight a slate of new projects that will be funded as part of a university and industry partnership that focuses on...
Top 10 safety and security considerations when designing a senior living community
By
Chad Ulman
Apr 30, 2018
Giving attention to the safety and security of your senior living community will have a powerful, positive effect on resident satisfaction.
Federal agencies must take steps to prevent falls, senators say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 17, 2019
A Senate report on falls prevention issued Wednesday has a to-do list for several federal agencies, “and we will be following up with those agencies,” said Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), chairman of the...