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
Smart Socks are a growing target for the wearable technology market. Separate companies recently announced product expansions for “smart” socks that are aimed at the senior market. Both products involve socks fitted with sensor systems but for differing conditions. Palarum’s SmartSock will assist with fall-risk patients and to reduce incidents at facilities. Palarum’s sock is
A reckless act of indifference was caught on camera at The Wellshire Warren Barr nursing home. In the video, Marilyn Glass, a resident is allowed to fall face-first to the ground. The caregivers failed to provide any supervision or assistance. A camera recorded the incident of custodial neglect. In fact, the lack of training and competency
A new report from Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews updates a report originally published in 2011 with new research that supports the most effective fall prevention and safety measures. Of course, safe and sufficient staffing with proper training is always a must. The authors looked at 11 studies with 19,003 participants to test alternative safety
Henry Owens passed away in February, 2021 after enduring what a lawsuit calls severe neglect at a Life Care nursing home in Las Vegas. Following the tragic death of Henry Owens in 2020, his family advocated for better monitoring of loved ones in nursing facilities. His family helped Governor Joe Lombardo to pass and sign