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Reducing the Risk of Falling in Your Community

Reducing the Risk of Falling in Your Community

According to the CDC, a person falls every second, and for those living with dementia that number doubles.

  • Yes, but falls don’t have to be inevitable.
  • Here are five ways care providers can reduce the fall risk in their communities.
    1. Keep an eye on medications that increase fall risk.
    2. Stay consistent with staffing.
    3. Watch out for sleep disruptions.
    4. Be aware of the time of day, week, and year.
    5. Understand patients to understand the cause of cognitive disorientation.

Learn more by reading 5 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Falling in Your Community from Provider.