Fall Prevention Safety Tips
Have you recently experienced a fall? If so, you are not alone. Each year, one in three adults 65+ experience a fall that requires medical attention. Falls can lead to hip fractures and other serious injuries. Falls are not a normal part of aging and most falls can be prevented. Outdoor Hazards & Safety ▶ […]
Now Introducing… RISE
The HTS proprietary “RISE: Falls Prevention & Alarm Reduction Program” is designed to provide the best tools and evidenced-based practices to reduce resident falls and improve safe movement. Implementing a robust fall prevention plan can help residents maintain healthy lifestyles and improve quality of life. Falls Prevention Falls are the leading cause of fatal and […]
PTJ: Physical Therapy Continuity of Care Linked to Lower Rate of Surgery, Lower Costs
Article By: PT in Motion, www.apta.org Patients with low back pain (LBP) who see a single physical therapist (PT) throughout their episode of care may be less likely to receive surgery and may have lower downstream health care costs, researchers suggest in a study published in the December issue of PTJ (Physical Therapy). “Limiting the […]
Prevent and Manage Functional Decline in Active Adults – Including Fall Risk Management
As the average age of entry for licensed assisted living is 85 years of age, senior living providers are very focused on keeping their residents as independent for as long as possible. As a provider of contract physical, occupational and speech therapy in Assisted Living and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), our goal is to […]
An On-site Outpatient Therapy Program Specialized for Assisted Living
Finding the right therapy provider for your building can be a challenge. As assisted living providers handle increasing clinical complexity, you need quality rich, expertly delivered rehabilitation to meet the unique needs of each resident. You need a therapy partner with expertise in the senior care industry that collaborate with your staff, doctors, hospitals and […]
Maintaining Balance in Older Adults
Difficulty maintaining balance are extremely pressing problems that could impact one’s safety and well-being at any age, potentially signaling the presence of a health problem. The people who are able to maintain good balance around the clock, in any given set of circumstances- whether they are standing still or moving-can control the position of their body […]
Better Balance
Maintaining good physical balance is important to all of us, especially those over 55. We know that when our balance is jeopardized, even slightly, we lose confidence in our abilities. This fear of falling and general loss of balance are more likely to result in a fall that causes minor or major injuries. So, what […]
Physical Therapy Can Help Osteoporosis
Healthy bones are an invaluable asset at any age, allowing individuals to move freely, conduct daily tasks at a normal pace, embrace healthy, active lifestyles and avoid pain and discomfort like the ones caused by osteoporosis.