As we know, our loved ones living in memory care communities fall about 4 times a year, which is about twice as often as those living in similar communities without dementia. If we want to keep them safe and out of harm’s way, we need to understand how to reduce the risk of falls. But …
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“Every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in the Emergency Room for a fall. And while little is known about the risk factors that are particular to those with dementia, we do know that these individuals visit Emergency Departments more frequently, are hospitalized more often, incur higher charges, and have higher mortality after an ER …
Read more here to learn about how “Carlton Senior Living won the Bronze medal for implementing SafelyYou, embedded artificial intelligence that records and sends an alert when a fall in a resident room has been detected. The technology has reduced the incidence of falls along with a drop in potential lawsuits stemming from falls, Carlton said.”
A new white paper examines how Eskaton is reducing ER visits caused by dementia-related resident falls by 93% with SafelyYou. Read more.
I would lower myself slowly from my bed and scoot myself across the room to my shoes and attempt to put them on. Then, I would need to wait for someone to assist me up and will remain on ground until they come. This is what happens to 30% of residents in memory care. They …
SafelyYou is honored to be part of this inspired space! “A first of its kind in the nation to incorporate specific technology devices, this new dementia-friendly environment at Brookdale Overland Park features tech-enabled programs and trained clinicians focused on delivering person-centered, skilled nursing care and rehabilitation.”
We are proud to be featured in LeadingAge California’s Summer Magazine! Check out the article “Impact of Choosing the Right Technology Partner” By Teri Tift, Executive Director of Quality & Compliance, Eskaton & Shirley Nickels, Chief Operating Officer, SafelyYou.
SafelyYou is partnering with Integrated Health Systems to streamline technology installations and enhance customer experience in senior-living communities. Read more.
We’re excited to share a great article in Senior Housing News which closely examines how Carlton Senior Living is reducing memory care falls by 31% using SafelyYou’s AI technology.
I had the pleasure of attending the Pioneer Network Annual Conference in Louisville recently along with a SafelyYou colleague. The Pioneer Network describes itself as “the national leader of the culture change movement, helping care providers to transition away from a medical, institutional model of elder care to one that is life affirming, satisfying, humane …
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