BENTON, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HD Nursing, the leading patient safety solution that combines predictive analytics with individualized fall and pressure injury prevention, announces its groundbreaking ...

What you need to know Falls are common in older people, and fall related injuries are a substantial cause of morbidity and ...

BENTON, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HD Nursing, the leading patient safety solution that combines predictive analytics with individualized fall and pressure injury prevention, underscores the critical need ...

Primary-care clinicians can help reduce fall-related injuries among their elderly patients by making fall prevention a priority in their practices. Falls become more common in people after age 70 ...

Data already at worker’s fingertips can accurately predict patients’ fall risk and help nursing home caregivers better target prevention strategies. Staff turnover is at an “extreme high,” which can ...

PHOENIX, AZ — Bethesda Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care Phoenix has seen significant improvements in resident safety ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. Falls are not just risky, but common. According to the National Institute on Aging, more than one in ...

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) recently made recommended updates to the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries (STEADI) toolkit, focusing on fall prevention initiatives in primary care ...

Fall prevention in long-term care settings is a multifaceted field that integrates environmental modifications, engineering innovations and clinical interventions to reduce both the incidence and ...

The great comedian George Burns once said, “You know you’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you’re down there.” We seem to become multitaskers ...

Most falls among people with osteoporosis happen at home. Use this room-by-room checklist to eliminate tripping hazards.