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AJMC reported a recent study finds that older patients who are starting medication to manage their blood pressure may be at an increased risk for traumatic falls. Among more than 60,000 nursing home residents who take anti hypertensive medication that particularly experience dementia and high blood pressure have experienced up to 5 excess fractures due
The Office of Inspector General has concerns about nursing homes reporting falls and other traumatic events. If a nursing home accepts Medicare or Medicaid (which the vast majority do), the operator is required to report resident falls in patient assessments. However, often this does not happen because preventable falls affects the Star rating for the
McKnight’s reported on a new disconcerting study about blood pressure medication increasing the risk of falls especially with people suffering from dementia. JAMA Internal Medicine published a study showing residents in nursing homes who took antihypertensive medicines had higher risks for falls and fractures. Authors of the report said the risks for falling or getting fractures were even higher among
McKnight’s had an article about a new safety device to help prevent falls. Many senior living communities and nursing homes are taking steps to improve fall prevention among residents, including with state-of-the-art monitoring systems or smart lighting that helps residents maintain sleep cycles and avoid getting out of bed in the middle of the night. Of course, supervision and