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June 25, 2008 Poliakoff & Associates, P.A. Fall Prevention brain, death, Fall Prevention, falls, injury, prevention No Comments

Half of elderly falls result in brain injury and death

The Washington Post had a recent article about how falls in the elderly lead to death caused by brain injuries. This is why it is so critical for nursing homes to have sufficient staff to supervise resdients, prevent falls, and have a fall prevention program. Below are excerpts of the article. The elderly fear breaking

January 17, 2008 Poliakoff & Associates, P.A. Fall Prevention chemical, Fall Prevention, falls, medication, over, prevention, restraint, restraints, sedatives No Comments

Sedatives increase risk of falls in elderly

Journal of Clinical Nursing has an article about a recent study linking the use of sleeping pills containing benzodiazepines to increase falls in nursing homes. Older patients taking benzodiazepines were 2.9 times more likely to fall Obviously, patients who fall suffer severe injuries. Some older patients have impaired cognitive function or limited functional ability and physical

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Half of elderly falls result in brain injury and death

Sedatives increase risk of falls in elderly

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