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Falls are a major concern for older adults, and the risk of falling increases significantly at night when visibility is limited. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among people over the age of 65. However, with the Mat of Life smart mat, you can decrease the incidence of falls and older adults can maintain independence, safety, and privacy.
Staff turnover and low resident occupancy rates are two of the biggest challenges facing assisted living facilities today. High turnover rates can lead to decreased quality of care and increased costs associated with recruiting and training new staff members. Meanwhile, low occupancy rates can make it difficult for facilities to remain financially viable. One potential solution to these challenges is the implementation of fall prevention training and proactive AI technology usage, such as the Mat of Life.
In collaboration with Rachael Wonderlin, Dementia By Day, Consultant to Source of Life Technologies
Most of us, living with dementia or not, get tired later in the day. And as we are all very familiar, Daylight Savings Time tends to exacerbate those feelings. In fact, Daylight Savings is so unpopular that there is even a bill called the “Sunshine Protection Act” currently sitting in The House, waiting to be passed into law.
In collaboration with Rachael Wonderlin, Dementia By Day, Consultant to Source of Life Technologies
How do we know when a person living with dementia cannot be home alone anymore? How do we know when it is time to transition a person living with dementia to a senior living community?
In collaboration with Rachael Wonderlin, Dementia By Day, Consultant to Source of Life Technologies
Has one of these thoughts ever crossed your mind?
In collaboration with Rachael Wonderlin, Dementia By Day, Consultant to Source of Life Technologies
I work with caregivers on an everyday basis. I talk with them on the phone, I offer caregiving advice in support groups, I meet caregivers at weddings and baby showers, I receive emails from care partners asking for help or commenting on my blog posts. Everywhere, every time, care partners are fighting one battle or another. They bear an incredible amount of weight on their shoulders because they have their own lives to manage on top of caring for another person. Whether it is at home or in a dementia care community, caring for someone living with dementia can take a toll. Fortunately, there are ways to combat and cope with the stress of caregiving.
In collaboration with Rachael Wonderlin, Dementia By Day, Consultant to Source of Life Technologies
By Rachael Wonderlin, Dementia By Day, Consultant to Source of Life Technologies
We can all agree that caregiving in 2021 has been a year unlike any other. Caregiving spans many ages, and the prevalence of unpaid caregiving only continues to grow with 1 in 6 people providing care to those over the age of 50. And we also find value in strengthening knowledge and understanding of dementia care practices.