Recently a report in the Journal of
the American Geriatrics Society, noted that while falls are extremely common in
seniors 65 years of age and older, individuals with Alzheimer are at an even
greater risk. Statistics show that
approximately one in three seniors fall each year. In those with Alzheimer’s or other types of
dementia, the “rate is more than doubled in those with Alzheimer’s
disease and other forms of dementia: 70 percent of those with
dementia experience at least one fall each year.”
Researchers say there are several
reasons for this including gait and balance issues as well as problems
concentrating and with staying focused on the task at hand. Another reason for a fall is certain
medications that can cause drowsiness. Whatever
the reason, falling can be a big problem for seniors who live alone and have
cognition issues as they may not have access to help when they need it.
At MorningStar at Englefield Green,
our loving
dementia care community is designed to address the unique
needs of our most tender residents to ensure their safety and comfort. Furthermore as one of the area’s leading
dementia care specialists, our community was designed from the ground up to
provide a secure setting, which allows residents to explore their spacious
surroundings freely and easily. Our
specialized care includes finding ways to connect with and nurture the essence
of the individual, and to celebrate and elevate life.
Our community offers 50
secure suites, and includes studio, one-bedroom, and
two-bedroom floor plans. We are also equipped
to provide compassionate dementia care from the onset of the disease right
through to the most advanced stages. Please
visit our website to learn more about Englefield Green and all of the amenities
and services we provide to residents and their families alike.
MorningStar at Englefield Green
embodies the very best in senior living with a distinct mission statement of
“to honor, to serve, to invest” that sets us apart from other senior living
communities. With a foundation built on
honoring God, valuing seniors and investing in a staff with a felt calling to
serve, we offer loving, compassionate care within a beautiful home-like
setting. Please set up a tour to see for
yourself the “best assisted living memory care near me.”
Source:
alzinfo.org/articles/diagnosis/alzheimers-disease-increases-the-risk-of-falls/
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