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Myths Surrounding Elderly Falls
As an adult child of an elderly parent, you may believe that falls are typical of seniors and there is not much you can do to prevent them. There are steps you can take to ensure your loved one is at less risk for falling like checking their vision, making…
Read MoreFalls Prevention Awareness Day
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) uses the first day of fall, September 23, as an opportunity to raise awareness regarding elderly falls, with the goal of increasing prevention. While falls beginning is inevitable, many elderly falls are preventable. The stats on senior falls are staggering: Of U.S. seniors over…
Read MoreReducing Nursing Home Residents Hospitalizations
Nursing home residents often experience potentially avoidable injuries and conditions that require hospitalization. This population is especially vulnerable to possible exposure to illnesses and complications that can occur during stays and transitions to hospitals. For these reasons, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been focused for the…
Read MoreGM Settles Criminal Ignition Switch Case for $900 Million
General Motors Co. (GM) has agreed to a deferred prosecution deal and a fine of $900 million to settle a criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice into the company’s poor handling of an ignition switch defect linked to at least 124 deaths and 275 injuries. Although no individuals…
Read MoreKids Come First During Child Passenger Safety Week
Car crashes are the leading cause of death in children under the age of 13. The goal of Child Passenger Safety Week, taking place September 15-19, is to keep children as safe as possible by encouraging parents and caregivers to take appropriate preventative measures when possible. The Ad Council and…
Read MoreThe Perks of Senior Living Communities
When you hear senior living community, you may think of an institution with impersonal staff and less than cozy living quarters. However, in some cases, that is far from reality. Senior living communities have come a long way and many seniors are calling these communities home. At Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula…
Read MoreBed Rail Entrapment at Nursing Homes
Bed rail entrapment is a serious risk to nursing home residents. It occurs when a person becomes caught between the mattress, bed or headboard and the bed rail, or between the rails. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 143 deaths caused by rail entrapment were reported between January…
Read MoreCommon Infections in the Elderly
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, one-third of all senior citizens die from infectious diseases. Infections can be overlooked in older adults, as the signs and symptoms often appear elusive and go unrecognized. Seniors with dementia and those in long-term care are at the highest risk of getting…
Read MoreHow to Prevent a Drowsy Driving Accident
If youre tired, there is the possibility that you could fall asleep at any time even if it is just for a moment. This is often referred to as micro sleep. Drivers and passengers should heed the warning signs of fatigued driving to prevent being involved in a drowsy driving…
Read MoreLabor Day Fun for Seniors
Spending time with a loved one in a nursing home is one of the most valuable expressions of love that you can give. The Labor Day weekend is the opportunity to get in all of those last-minute summer activities you enjoy with your loved one before setting in for cooler temperatures….
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