Violence Against Senior Living Staff

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Rising Incidents of Violence in Senior Living Communities Senior living workplace violence has become alarmingly common. Healthcare and social service workers are five times more likely to suffer serious workplace violence injuries than workers in other industries. 1,4 In fact, nursing aides in long-term care facilities experience the highest rate of workplace attacks of any profession1.  Frontline staff in nursing…

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Why Winter Months are the Most Dangerous for Senior Living Communities

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Why Winter Months are the Most Dangerous for Senior Living Communities Winter months bring unique challenges for senior living communities, with increased risks of elopements, falls, and cold-related health issues. By addressing these dangers proactively, communities can protect residents and provide peace of mind for families. A 2023 report by the Washington Post found over…

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Enhancing Care with Wired Nurse Call Systems in Senior Living Communities

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Enhancing Care with Wired Nurse Call Systems in Senior Living Communities The senior living market is growing rapidly as demand for high-quality care in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and assisted living communities continues to rise. A critical aspect of providing superior care in these settings is effective communication between residents and caregivers. Wired nurse call…

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Ensuring Privacy with Fall Detection Devices

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Ensuring Privacy with Fall Detection Devices Fall-detecting devices range from standard color cameras that capture video footage and analyze it for fall detection to more sophisticated kinds including infrared, thermal, and 3D radar technology, each coming with their own level of fall detection privacy concerns for residents. Fall detection devices are usually mounted on the…

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Reliable Wander Management Solutions

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As a senior living community, the safety of your residents is of utmost importance and so are having reliable wander management solutions. The most vulnerable population of a community are those who suffer from dementia or other cognitive disorders. That’s why it’s essential to have a reliable wander management system in place to ensure their…

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30 Ways to Show Kindness to a Senior

30 Ways to Show Kindness to a Senior Below you will discover 30 ways to show kindness to a senior. When was the last time you experienced a random act of kindness? Odds are the occurrence placed a lasting smile on your face. There exists an often-forgotten group who’d appreciate a kind gesture. They are…

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Quick Response Pro UL 1069 Wireless Nurse Call Meets Changes Requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities

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Skilled Nursing Facilities Face Challenges with Changing Requirements RF Technologies answers the call for UL 1069 certified nurse call equipment with new Quick Response® Pro wireless nurse call system. State requirements for skilled nursing facilities are changing to require nurse call systems to meet the UL 1069 Standard for Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment.…

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Why Risk it? A Case Against Bed Rails for Fall Management

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Why risk it? A case against bed rails for fall management By Bill Bulzoni When it comes to resident safety, bed rails, also known as side rails, seem like a logical and effective form of fall prevention and fall management for those at risk of falling in senior living communities. In reality, they can be…

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