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Smart Caregiver Quiet Fall Prevention by removing the noise from the resident’s
area and have it sound where it belongs…with the Caregiver. Summary of CMS
Regulation with Smart Caregiver compliant solutions:
Patients should be thoroughly assessed to determine if fall prevention
components are necessary.
Any component that restricts freedom of movement physically and/or
psychologically should not be used. By u
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1st Nov 2018
Caregive Stress: Remembering To Take Care of Yourself
Caregivers are those that care for others because they either can’t care for themselves or need assistance to carry out everyday tasks. Caregivers are often related to the people they are caring for, and the person being cared for is frequently a cherished loved one. The job of caregiving, while a worthwhile and rewarding endeavor, is fraught with stress and requires an incredible amount of patience and understanding.CLICK ON THE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION:CAREGIVER STRESS: REMEMBERIN
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23rd Aug 2018
Making Your Home Dementia Friendly
If you have dementia, living at home gives you more
independence and also means you can continue to
enjoy your own familiar environment.
The right home environment can help you to stay safe, physically
active and also provide prompts to keep you mentally stimulated
and in touch with friends and family.
This booklet describes some of the ways to create a home
environment that supports you as a person with dementia, and
doesn’t become confusing or restrict you.CLICK ON THE LINK FOR MORE IN
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23rd Aug 2018
Early Signs of Dementia and Alzheimers
When an aging parent or loved begins to show signs of memory loss it is natural be concerned. Cognitive health ranks as a top priority for older Americans, second only to physical independence, and any changes should be noted.But ‘senior moments’ happen to everyone, and according to Dr. Heidi White, a geriatrician at Duke University Medical Center, most often the only prescription necessary is patience. “The speed at which we process information is one aspect of brain function that normally slow
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23rd Aug 2018
What is a Bed Alarm
A Bed Alarm consists of a weight sensitive Pad and an Alarm. The Pads come in various sizes with the most popular size 20 inches by 30 inches. (Ten inches by 30 is the 2nd most popular size). The pad is inserted under the patients shoulder/back area - and when pressure is relieved (patient exits the pad), a signal is sent to the alarm and it sounds. The alarm can be corded (cord attached to the alarm from the pad) or, wireless. There are many variations of the
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6th Aug 2018