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What are the common causes of falls with people living with dementia?

What are the common causes of falls with people living with dementia?

What are the common causes of falls with people living with dementia? By researching and understanding the various causes of falls, this can increase awareness and hopefully prevent certain falls from happening. If a fall does occur, then an analysis[...]
Falls & Dementia

Falls & Dementia

Falls can be an inevitable part of living with dementia, as it is associated with an ongoing decline of the brain and its abilities. The risk factors of falling are greater as the condition incurs problems with mobility, balance, and[...]
Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries In Care Facilities

Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries In Care Facilities

It has been stated that “The adult human form is an awkward burden to lift or carry. Weighing up to 200 pounds or more, it has no handles, it is not rigid, and is susceptible to severe damage if mishandled[...]
Common Causes For Falls In Amputees

Common Causes For Falls In Amputees

Common Causes For Falls In Amputees As an amputee, you have an increased risk of falling, especially in the early stages of your rehabilitation and it can have a disastrous effect on your confidence and therefore your mobility. You’re not[...]
Risks Factors Of Sarcopenia For Falls In The Elderly

Risks Factors Of Sarcopenia For Falls In The Elderly

Did you know age-related muscle degeneration is a risk factor for falls in the elderly? Sarcopenia involves loss of muscle mass, strength and function which results in affecting your balance and a person’s overall ability to perform everyday tasks. Sarcopenia[...]
Innovative Lifting Equipment Provides Support To Veterans

Innovative Lifting Equipment Provides Support To Veterans

Safe patient handling involves the use of assistive devices to ensure that veterans can be lifted safely and that care providers avoid performing high-risk manual handling tasks. New, innovative lifting devices such as the Mangar Camel and ELK Lifting Cushions[...]
Falls Prevention for People Living with Dementia

Falls Prevention for People Living with Dementia

It is important to be aware that people living with Dementia conditions, such as Alzheimer’s, have a greater propensity to fall. This means they are three times more likely to fracture a hip, as falls are the cause of 95%[...]
Virtual Reality Helps Lonely Long Term Care Residents

Virtual Reality Helps Lonely Long Term Care Residents

Unfortunately, many residents in senior living communities can experience long periods of time without a visit from a family member or friend. The daily amount of socialization a resident has is usually with members of staff or when they take[...]
Care Home’s 1940s Transformation Helps Dementia Patients

Care Home’s 1940s Transformation Helps Dementia Patients

Making the move to a new retirement home can be a nerve-wracking thing to do, especially if you’re living with dementia.  All the unfamiliar surroundings, sounds and new smells can be daunting and a lot to take in. It’s not[...]
Pressure Ulcers: What Are They And How Can You Prevent Them

Pressure Ulcers: What Are They And How Can You Prevent Them

What Is A Pressure Ulcer? Simply put, a pressure ulcer is localised damage that occurs to the skin and/or the underlying tissue caused by unrelieved pressure. Ulcers can range from mild damage (typical you’d notice it as a red patch[...]
Info-graphic: Reducing Worker Injuries In The LTC Sector

Info-graphic: Reducing Worker Injuries In The LTC Sector

Thousands of sick days are lost every year to incorrect manual handling techniques in the LTC sector.     The Mangar Camel is an emergency lifting cushions designed to lift the frailest individual to a bariatric patient from the floor[...]
Info-graphic: Reducing Worker Injuries For EMT’s

Info-graphic: Reducing Worker Injuries For EMT’s

Thousands of sick days are lost every year to incorrect manual handling techniques in the EMS sector.     The Mangar ELK is an emergency lifting cushions designed to lift the frailest individual to a bariatric patient from the floor in a[...]
Financial Costs Emergency Medical Services Could Avoid But Don’t

Financial Costs Emergency Medical Services Could Avoid But Don’t

Unfortunately, as many EMS workers will know and you sadly may have witnessed yourselves, due to the nature of your job there's a high risk of experiencing work-related injuries and illnesses. The potential hazards EMS workers face can include: Lifting[...]
Outdated Manual Handling Practices Causes Rise In Injuries To Paramedics

Outdated Manual Handling Practices Causes Rise In Injuries To Paramedics

Emergency care has been recognised for many years as exposing ambulance workers to high risks of musculoskeletal injuries. Paramedics are especially known to report a high level of musculoskeletal injuries, particularly from patient moving and handling. "EMTs and paramedics have[...]
6 Techniques For Dealing With Intense Musculoskeletal Disorder Pain

6 Techniques For Dealing With Intense Musculoskeletal Disorder Pain

If you’re living with a Musculoskeletal Disorder then you know it can be painful and debilitating. Damage occurs to the musculoskeletal system over continual and gradual wear and tear to your body, such as damage to your muscles, bones or[...]
Outdated Manual Handling Practises Cause A Rise In Injuries To Healthcare Workers

Outdated Manual Handling Practises Cause A Rise In Injuries To Healthcare Workers

Working in healthcare can be a demanding job, not only emotionally but also physically. Caregiver's frequently using their own strength to provide manual assistance, whether that’s lifting, moving or repositioning a resident, puts repeated strain and pressure on their bodies.[...]
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