Home Safety Inventory for Older Adults with DementiaLach, By Helen WLouis, Saint
"Because the natural aging process can affect vision, strength and balance, adults 65 and older are at elevated risk for falls, however falls are not a natural part of aging and can be prevented." -National Safety Council While these are startling statistics, there are many things you can d...
The unprecedented rise in the population of older adults and the number of seniors living with and managing chronic conditions are straining our institutio
Homecare safety and medication management: a scoping review of the quantitative and qualitative evidence Godfrey CM, Harrison MB, Lang A, Macdonald M, Leung T, Swab M. Homecare safety and medication management with older adults: A scoping review of the quantitative and qualitative evidence. JBI...
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Objective To compare home time, clinical events, and health care costs associated with OACs by frailty levels in older adults with AF. Design, Setting, and Participants This community-based cohort study assessed Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries 65 years or older with AF from January 1, 201...
Products for older adults are typically poorly executed and have a delight factor of ‘zero’. GROWING OLDER TOGETHER We are continuing to implement a full program of tools and interventions to address the needs of our society & of individuals who are at home and growing older.And we are gla...
Walking on grass can be difficult for older adults with mobility issues. Secure and repair uneven walkways or patio stones. Indoor Safety Support features: There should be solid handrails on both sides of the stairs. Ensure that there is good lighting in stairways and hallways. Remove ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of three adults aged 65 and older fall each year, often resulting in hip or other fractures, head injuries or lacerations. Sadly, because of their fragility, seniors are more prone to broken bones, fractures, and sp...
ARTICLE https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-022-00096-6 OPEN Auditory deep sleep stimulation in older adults at home: a randomized crossover trial Caroline Lustenberger 1,2,3✉, M. Laura Ferster4, Stephanie Huwiler 1, Luzius Brogli4,5, Esther Werth 2,3,6, Reto Huber 2,3,7,8 & Walter...