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
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
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