Three Major Causes of Falls in Senior Care
Falls increase with age and occur more often in skilled nursing than in any other setting. Despite good care, falls appear to be inevitable due to advanced age, frailty, cognitive decline and medical complexity of older nursing home residents. Falls must be taken seriously, though, because they are a leading cause of morbidity, poor quality of life and mortality. Because of this, careful attention must be provided to causes of falls and effective methods to reduce or prevent them.
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Dr. Jim Collins is a Gerontologist and nationally-recognized expert in wellness and health care for seniors and older Americans. Over his 30-year career Dr. Collins has always had a strong focus on education - both as a prolific speaker, author of published articles, newsletters and the first book about person-centered care for seniors entitled "The Person-Centered Way: Revolutionizing Quality of Life in Long Term Care".
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