Mobility aids may increase fall risk for those with dementia … Handwashing: Cool water as effective as hot for removing germs … Infection with seasonal flu may increase risk of developing Parkinson’s...
Earn three CE credits from your desk at McKnight’s Senior Living’s Expo 2017
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 29, 2017
Senior living professionals will have the opportunity to earn three continuing education credits from their desktop computers or online devices June 20 at McKnight’s Senior Living’s Expo 2017.
Daughter awarded $300,000 after mother dies following fall at assisted living community
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 15, 2017
A Virginia assisted living community has been ordered to pay $300,000 to the daughter of a resident who died after falling there.
Addressing foot pain may help prevent falls, hospitalizations
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 10, 2017
Addressing foot pain in older adults may lead to significantly fewer falls and hospitalizations as well as the maintenance of independence, suggests newly published research from the Hebrew SeniorLife...
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Falls prevention may be aided by virtual reality in the future
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 23, 2017
Virtual reality one day might be used widely to help train older adults to improve their balance while walking and help healthcare professionals diagnose balance impairments to prevent falls, suggests...
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.
Virtual technology could offer real solutions for clinical, social challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2016
Senior living communities soon may be using virtual reality technology on a regular basis to help residents cross items off their bucket lists, engage with fellow residents and address physical issues.
CDC: New falls prevention strategies needed
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 05, 2016
Almost 30% of noninstitutionalized older adults fell within the past year, according to a new report from the CDC. New falls prevention interventions, especially for those with severe vision impairment,...
Female residents of larger communities at highest fall risk: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 01, 2016
Female residents of larger residential care facilities who need assistance with at least one activity of daily living are at the highest risk of falling compared with other residents, a new analysis of...