Did you know door alarms for dementia patients can help your senior age in the comfort of their own home, particularly those suffering with dementia? Chances are you have heard of the term ‘aging in place’. Aging in place refers to the process of remaining at home as you age Read more…
Are you looking for a fall prevention solution for your senior? Falls are a serious health issue among seniors. While falls in the general population usually come about due to dangerous work or leisure activities, seniors are at greater risk of falling in their day-to-day activities. Medications, vision impairments and Read more…
The purpose of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User’s Manual (published in October 2019) was to offer clear guidance to nursing staff and hospitals, through instruction and example for the effective use of the RAI. The goals of the MDS 3.0 revision were to introduce advances in Read more…
How to Prevent a Fall in Medical Facilities Safeguarding seniors from falling within a hospital setting is a major challenge that most health workers face on a daily basis. Hundreds of thousands of patients fall every year and 30 to 35 percent of those patients will sustain an injury. Consequently, Read more…