Many people underestimate the risk of falls. By increasing awareness of falls and taking specific actions to prevent them, home healthcare providers can help elders avoid injuries, healthcare costs and...
Coming to terms with falls: Smarter use of OASIS tool can lead to better outcomes
By
Arlene Maxim
Oct 05, 2023
With better education, clinicians can understand the need to assess fall risks and develop a plan that would clearly provide the degree of care and preparation needed to reduce any risk.
Family caregivers increasingly worried about loved ones falling
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 26, 2022
Falls are a growing concern to family caregivers, according to a new study by dementia technology firm SafelyYou.
NY partnership helps seniors modify homes to age in place
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 22, 2022
Two New York aging service providers are teaming up with home builders to help seniors age in place safely by modifying their homes.
New initiative aims to install up to 650 grab bars in homes nationwide
By
C. Max Bachmann
Jul 11, 2022
“So many of our nominees are on a fixed income and cannot afford to purchase and install this simple solution, leaving them vulnerable to falls,” Close the Gap in Senior Care President Jeff Salter...
Falls prevention: Everyone’s opinion matters
By
Michael Fragala, Ph.D., RN
May 31, 2022
Reduction in injuries related to falls is associated with caregivers’ opinions, so why are we not asking more questions to those at risk of falls, as well as those who spend the most time with those...
When it comes to understanding slips, don’t fall for the myths, home care expert says
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Sep 27, 2021
Many people dismiss falls as a normal part of aging. That couldn’t be further from the truth, according to Stephanie Wierzbicka, manager of strategic health programs at ComForCare, an Illinois-based...
Falls prevention in home health: How to make a difference for your business and patients
By
Jennifer Burks
Sep 23, 2021
September is National Falls Prevention Month and an excellent opportunity for home-based healthcare professionals to examine their current falls prevention programs.
Home hazard removal program cuts rate of falls among elderly
Sep 03, 2021
Although the program did not reduce the hazard of falls, the authors say it nonetheless may be an important, cost-effective intervention.
Falls may be an Alzheimer’s precursor, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 15, 2020
Alzheimer’s brain changes may be the culprit when an older person with no known cognitive decline has a fall, according to a new study. These falls tend to occur about five years before memory loss and...