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(My piece about restraints for Alzhemer’s patients , to keep them from opening a door and escaping or otherwise injuring themselves, drew many comments. I’m using some of these as guest posts or in collections of comments. I thought Bob Matthews had a very insightful comment, based on his experiences while caring for his dad. I’m […]
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The use of restraints, to keep Alzheimer’s patients from wandering, getting into unsafe areas, escaping out-of-doors, raises much controversy, especially when connected with nursing home residents. There’s a balance with a fine line that separates safety from abuse in most people’s eyes.
More nursing homes and elder care agencies continually research ways to keep patients safe […]
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Falls are the leading cause of death by accidental injury among people who are older than 65, according to an article, Home visits can help keep elders on their feet, in the DailyPress.com, by Fredrick Kunkle. Here we learn some of the statistics about falls and the elderly and how home aides can educate […]
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