…risk factors for outdoor falls, and which outdoor falls are more likely to lead to injury and/or fear of falling. A new study, conducted through New York University and published…
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New Technology Protects Older Loved Ones from Falls
One in three older Americans falls every year, making falls the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people age 65 or older. Falls can result in hip…
Depression and Suicide Prevention: What to Do When a Loved One is Depressed
…other dark thoughts, immediate treatment is critical. Call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, contact a private mental health provider, or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK…
Preventing Falls for Older Adults
…if a fall does not result in hospitalization, fear of falling can become a major factor in a senior’s quality of life, as fear of falling leads to inactivity and…
Protecting Your Older Loved Ones from Falls
One in three older Americans falls every year, making falls the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people age 65 or better. Falls can result in hip…
Some Amazing Apps Moms (and Everyone Else) Need in Their Lives
…year, more than 2.8 million older adults visit the emergency room for fall-related injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These two apps, Fade Fall Detector on…
Can a Flu Shot Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s? Get a Flu or Pneumonia Shot!
…of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at New York-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medical Center, who was not involved in the studies. How These Vaccines Offer Protection Against Alzheimer’s It’s unclear how…
Mastering the Non-Financial Aspects of Retirement
…“Aging Together” With Your Parents, and Advice from the Caregiving Experts. Falls Prevention –What is the importance of falls prevention among older adults, and what are some strategies to prevent…
Give the Gift of Aging-Related Education and Insight This Holiday Season
…of Aging Virginia Programs Offering Similar Education and Support Virginia Area Agencies on Aging (Statewide) Virginia’s Area Agencies on Aging offer excellent programs such as: • Fall-prevention workshops • Chronic…
Seniors can reduce frequency of falls by exercising to music, study finds
…dual-task conditions, as well as improve balance, and reduce both the rate of falls and the risk of falling in at-risk elderly community-dwelling adults.” Evan H. Farr on Google +…
Does the VA Prioritize Mental Health Care?
…outreach effort on firearm suicide prevention and lethal means safety. The VA operates REACH — a national Veteran suicide prevention awareness campaign encouraging Veterans to “Don’t Wait. Reach Out.” Beginning…
Falling Prey to Financial Scams Could Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s
…if we see someone falling into this pattern? Thanks, Cora Layshun — Dear Cora, Yes, this appears to be true. Researchers at the University of Southern California say that falling…
What Costs Billions per Year and is the Leading Cause of Traumatic Brain Injury?
Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC). These falls can cause devastating consequences; falls are the most common…
New Exciting Technology Emerges for Seniors and Caregivers in the 2020’s
…older adults and in turn improve the way they deliver care. With a projected shortfall of over 1 million direct-care workers during the next few years, Carrie claims the Embodied…
Ask the Expert: Making Our Home Safe for Dad
…ones. As you mentioned, falls are certainly a cause for concern, as they are the leading cause of home injury among seniors. Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones,…
Tracking Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities
…the past few years have brought heightened awareness of the importance of infection prevention programs in long-term care facilities. Navigating all the information available on infection prevention in healthcare facilities…
The Five Biggest Things to Know About Medicare
…for free, the frequency of which will depend on the risk group you fall into. • Flu shots: Medicare offers free flu shots to enrollees to help them avoid falling…
The Bad News: CMS Delays Federal Implementation of NOTICE Act Until Fall 2016
…not approved the MOON. 3. The NOTICE Act will likely not be implemented until the late Fall of 2016, at the earliest. We will keep you updated on its progress….
CMS Finalizes Commitment to Person-Centered Care for Nursing Home Residents
…the nursing home’s infection prevention and control program, including requiring an infection prevention and control officer and an antibiotic stewardship program that includes antibiotic use protocols and a system to…
CMS Lifts COVID-19 Nursing Home Visitation Restrictions
…put people more physically at risk. Weakness, for instance, can contribute to falls, which in turn can produce other life-threatening health problems; factors that put a person at risk of…
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