Falling is a serious problem in older adults. CMS estimates that 1 in every 3 persons over 70 will suffer a fall this year ... a fall that could result in movement from home to nursing home.
A fall for an in-episode patient often results in hospitalization. And at very least will result in a year of difficulty and limited mobility.
We'll help you assess those risks from three perspectives: physical frailty, medications, diagnoses that increase susceptibility, and environmental conditions.
All have a high level of controllable elements that reduce falls risk.
All have supporting technology to reduce risk and, when a fall does occur, assure rapid and accurate emergency response.
Our falls program, medication management systems, and CareLink® expanded technology provide risk reduction and access to professional assistance 24/7.
Managing risk factors reduces falls significantly. Early, skilled intervention lessens the likelihood of hospitalization, severity of physical damage, and often results in a lower level of required treatment.