Our Homes Not Nursing Homes Educational Version

The United States Supreme Court Olmstead Act was in 1999. This important act determined that unjustified segregation of persons with disabilities constitutes discrimination in violation of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Court held that public entities "must provide community-based services to persons with disabilities when (1) such services are appropriate; (2) the affected persons do not oppose community-based treatment; and (3) community-based services can be reasonably...

From: Occupational Therapy

Fall Prevention

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Fall Prevention in Nursing Homes:

Nursing home residents are twice as likely to fall as older adults who are living in the community. Every year about 1800 people die as a result of falling in nursing homes. Of those who survive a fall, many suffer from fear of falling, disability, loss of function and reduced quality of life.

This video highlights common fall hazards found throughout a typical day for a nursing home resident. The locations addressed in this video are the bedroom, bathroom...

From: Gateway Geriatric Education Center

Related topics : nursing home administrator education

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