Elevating resident safety: The essential role of falls prevention in senior living
By
Amy Hester, PhD, RN, BC, FAAN
Jul 11, 2024
Through the adoption of evidence-based approaches, the integration of technologic innovations and the promotion of a safety-centric and cooperative atmosphere, leaders in senior living can significantly...
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...
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.
Tech-driven initiative aims to reduce falls among the elderly
By
John O'Connor
Apr 29, 2024
A technology-driven program that targets falls among older adults was recently unveiled by Connect America.
Sensor system, enhanced by AI, now predicts falls, analyzes use of spaces better
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 05, 2024
A fall detection sensor system has added an AI query tool for caregivers to learn how a senior living community’s layout affects residents’ mobility.
Pilot program leads to 42 percent reduction in resident falls
By
John O'Connor
Apr 15, 2024
A tech-based pilot program helped Allegro Senior Living reduce resident falls by 42%, the company announced Thursday. As a result, the Grayslake, IL-based firm plans to expand the program to more of its...
‘Smart’ glasses, mobility tools part of dynamic slate of senior tech getting seed funding
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 21, 2024
Eleven senior tech projects will receive funding and support from the Design Age Institute in London, from apps to mobility solutions.
AAOS: Pickleball-related fractures up significantly in older adults
Feb 16, 2024
Fractures most commonly were seen in the upper extremity in women aged 65 years and older following a fall.
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.