Memory care, falls prevention studies secure nearly $35 million in grant funding
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2022
Researchers have secured close to a total of $35 million across multiple U.S. studies to identify falls prevention strategies and risk factors for cognitive decline, as well as expand a dementia-specific...
Older adults’ failure to plan is an opportunity for senior living operators
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 18, 2022
Older adults say they want to age in place, but very few have done much to prepare to do so, according to a new survey. That lack of planning, however, may present an opportunity for senior living providers.
Your favorite columns of 2021
Dec 22, 2021
Just like last year, 2021 was dominated by the coronavirus. So also like 2020, it’s not surprising that COVID-19 popped up more than once as a topic of our most-read columns this year when we examined...
Federal agencies must take steps to prevent falls, senators say
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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...
Falls prevention is everyone’s responsibility — from care team to C-suite, speaker says
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 16, 2019
From the CEO and the administrator — everyone is responsible for preventing falls and looking at what’s going on in the environment, what’s going on with residents, because they come in contact with...
Binge drinking puts 10% of older adults at greater risk of falls, other health issues
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 01, 2019
New research may have senior living operators proceeding more carefully with offerings such as in-community bars and happy hours.
Provider tests technology to help residents reduce fall risk
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 28, 2019
Eldersburg, MD-based Integrace is testing technology meant to help independent living residents assess and reduce their risks of falling.
New HHS guidelines recommend 3-pronged approach to exercise for older adults
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 13, 2018
Physical activity for older adults should include balance training as well as aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises, according to updated physical activity guidelines released Monday by the U.S. Department...
Seniors with untreated hearing loss have greater risk of dementia, falls, hospitalization
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 12, 2018
Older adults with untreated hearing loss have a greater risk of dementia, depression, falls, hospitalization, rehospitalization and ER visits, according to newly published research.
Death rate from falls increases 31% over 9 years
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2018
The death rate from falls among adults aged 65 or more years increased 31% from 2007 to 2016, according to newly published federal data. And it’s growing the fastest among those aged 85 or more years.