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Fall Costs, Risks, and Prevention: Supporting Case Managers in Fall Management
Falls among older adults are a significant concern, impacting both health outcomes and healthcare costs. According to the CDC, over 800,000 older adults are...
Choosing the Best Medical Alert System for Your Clients
Emergencies can happen anytime, and for individuals at risk of falls or medical events, quick access to help is critical. Medical alert devices ensure assistance...
Understanding Medicare: A Guide for Case Managers
Navigating Medicare options can be overwhelming for both case managers and the individuals they support. Understanding the basics of Medicare coverage is essential in helping clients make informed decisions about their healthcare. This guide provides an overview of...
Why Recommend a Medical Alert Device to Your Clients?
Case managers play a critical role in ensuring their clients receive the right tools and resources to live safely and independently. One essential tool that can make a significant impact is a medical alert device. These personal emergency response systems (PERS) are...
What Case Managers Need to Know About Medical Alert Devices
As a case manager, ensuring the safety and well-being of your members is a top priority. Personal emergency response systems (PERS), also known as medical alert devices, can play a crucial role in helping individuals remain safe and independent in their homes. These...
Can Physical Therapy Prevent Senior Falls?
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, with more than one in four adults over 65 experiencing a fall each year. These falls can lead to serious injuries, long-term health complications, and reduced independence. However, falls are not an inevitable...
How Fall Detection Works: A Guide for Case Managers
As a case manager, ensuring the safety and well-being of your clients is a top priority. Many of the individuals you support, including older adults and those with chronic conditions, are at risk of falls. MedScope’s personal emergency response systems (PERS) with...
Fall Costs, Risks, and Prevention: Supporting Case Managers in Fall Management
Falls among older adults are a significant concern, impacting both health outcomes and healthcare costs. According to the CDC, over 800,000 older adults are hospitalized each year due to fall-related injuries, such as hip fractures or head trauma. Case managers play a...
Choosing the Best Medical Alert System for Your Clients
Emergencies can happen anytime, and for individuals at risk of falls or medical events, quick access to help is critical. Medical alert devices ensure assistance is just a button push away, and case managers play a key role in guiding clients toward the best solution....