Technology that allows BMW’s assembly lines to run more efficiently is now being used to indicate accurately when residents in Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) are at increased risk of falling. William Kearns, president of the International Society for Gerontechnology and associate professor at the University of South Florida College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, collected… Continue reading New Movement Monitoring System Helping Prevent Falls in the Elderly
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Keeping Seniors Safe During Hurricanes and Storms
As we all know from reading the horrific news this hurricane season, everyone is at risk of devastating harm. Seniors are especially vulnerable. Here, from certified Elder Law Attorney Eric Goldberg, Goldberg Law Group, are seven tips to avoid disaster in tough circumstances. Relocate outside of the danger area if possible, and as soon as… Continue reading Keeping Seniors Safe During Hurricanes and Storms