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5 Blankets for Nursing Homes That are the Right Size and Easy to Care For

December 30, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

A senior’s favorite home blanket may not be the best choice for a nursing home because of a difference in bed sizes, the laundering process, and different temperature needs. Here are the best blankets for nursing home residents that address these issues.

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Loved One Falling Out Of Bed In A Nursing Home? Here’s What To Do

December 5, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Even with the best care, seniors can have falls – including falls from bed. So, if you have a loved one falling out of a bed in a nursing home, what can you do about it? Keep reading to learn steps you can take to address the problem… and when to take more serious action.

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41+ Great Gifts For People in Nursing Homes

November 11, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

The best gifts for people in nursing homes are gifts that provide encouragement, help pass the time, and let them know there are people out there thinking about them. Here are our top recommendations.

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Safer Homes

Do Bed Alarms Prevent Falls? The Pros and Cons

October 25, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

While there is not any concrete proof that bed alarms prevent falls. they are still an important part of a patient safety program. This is especially true when combined with other bed safety products.

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Safer Homes

8 Best Fall Protection Mats for the Elderly

October 21, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Fall protection mats, when placed at the bedside, reduce the chance of an injury from a fall from bed. But, there are a few cautions you should consider before using them as part of a fall prevention program.

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The Best Chair Alarm For The Elderly: Fall Prevention or Dementia or Alzheimer’s

December 2, 2019 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Fall prevention is priority #1 for caregivers of seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Chair alarms are helpful tools that notify caregivers that a senior has gotten up out of their chair by sounding a loud alarm. There are two basic styles: ones that clip to the senior’s clothing and ones that use weight sensitive pads.

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The Best Ways To Label Clothes For Nursing Home (Avoid Loss and Fights)

November 9, 2019 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Doing a resident’s laundry is often part of a nursing home’s care of a senior or loved one. Reduce the chance of loss by permanent labeling your loved one’s laundry. Here are the best ways to label clothes for nursing home residents.

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Resources

What are the Most Common Types of Elder Abuse? (And How to Recognize Them)

September 15, 2019 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

The most common types of elder abuse are physical, psychological, sexual, financial, neglect, and self-neglect. Learn how to recognize the signs and red flags of elder abuse.

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