If you or a loved one gets diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you join millions of others battling this uncurable disease. Alzheimer’s Association research states that 6.5 million people currently have the disease. With the cost of care associated with disease in the...
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Can smart beds prevent bedsores in nursing homes?
Bedsores are a perennial medical problem for residents of nursing homes. Some residents even die from them. A 2022 engineering experiment by the University of South Australia resulted in a new mattress technology that includes embedded optical sensors designed to...
What is recombinant human EGF and how can it treat bedsores?
Bedsores can cause pain and limit the function of people who spend significant time in bed and struggle to change positions. People who live in long-term care facilities, including elders and individuals with disabilities, often experience bedsores. Fortunately,...
Are falls from wheelchairs a sign of nursing home neglect?
The decision to move a loved one into a nursing home and trust strangers to care for them is not an easy one. When you visit your loved one in their care facility, you hope to see them happy, safe and cared for. Unfortunately, you may notice things that cause you...