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.
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- Keep an eye on medications that increase fall risk.
- Stay consistent with staffing.
- Watch out for sleep disruptions.
- Be aware of the time of day, week, and year.
- 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.