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.
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...
Sensors help predict falls up to 3 weeks in advance
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 31, 2016
Sensors that measure gait speed and stride length help predict the likelihood that an older adult will fall up to three weeks in advance, according to University of Missouri researchers who are testing...
Falls, fractures could be reduced with coordinated care, medication review: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 22, 2016
Better coordinated care, including a review of medications, could lower the risk of falls and fractures in older adults who already have experienced fractures, according to a commentary published Monday...
New approach to mild cognitive impairment could prevent falls, provide other benefits
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 19, 2016
Earlier detection of mild cognitive impairment could reduce falls, enable older adults and their families to make decisions in advance, and save healthcare costs. Presenters at the annual meeting of the...
Assessments can help housing professionals address health issues: brief
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 28, 2016
Health impact assessments can help healthcare and housing professionals prevent falls and improve mental health in older adults, according to new issue briefs from the Pew Charitable Trusts.
CDC report details characteristics of assisted living residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 24, 2016
A new report details ADL assistance needed and other characteristics of residents of assisted living and similar residential communities.