The Impact of Person-Centered Fall Interventions

November 28, 2019February 5, 2020 | Cory Laws

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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How Often Are You Sending Residents to the ER Because You Don’t Know What Happened?

November 7, 2019February 5, 2020 | Adrienne Lameray

“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 …

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