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2. Patient lift - Wikipedia

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   A patient lift (patient hoist, jack hoist, Hoyer lift, or hydraulic lift) may be either a sling lift or a sit-to-stand lift.This is an assistive device that allows patients in hospitals and nursing homes and people receiving home health care to be transferred between a bed and a chair or other similar resting places, by the use of electrical or hydraulic power.

3. Falls in older adults - Wikipedia

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   Other definitions are more inclusive and do not exclude "major intrinsic events" as a fall. [6] Falls are of concern within medical treatment facilities. Fall prevention is usually a priority in healthcare settings. [7] A 2006 review of literature identified the need for standardization of falls taxonomy due to the variation within research. [8]

4. Fall prevention - Wikipedia

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   Fall prevention includes any action taken to help reduce the number of accidental falls suffered by susceptible individuals, such as the elderly and people with neurological (Parkinson's, Multiple sclerosis, stroke survivors, Guillain-Barre, traumatic brain injury, incomplete spinal cord injury) or orthopedic (lower limb or spinal column fractures or arthritis, post-surgery, joint replacement ...

5. Mobility aid - Wikipedia

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   A mobility aid is a device that helps individuals with mobility impairments to walk or improve their overall mobility. [ 1 ] These aids range from walking aids, which assist those with limited walking capabilities, to wheelchairs and mobility scooters, which are used for severe disabilities or longer distances that would typically be covered on ...

6. Best hearing aids for seniors in 2024, according to experts ...

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   We've gathered the best hearing aids for seniors from top brands like Jabra, Oticon and Eargo. ... Popular features to consider include Bluetooth capability, hands-free calling features, fall ...

7. Gerontological nursing - Wikipedia

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   Gerontological nursing includes educating the elderly patient to be honest in discussing falls with medical professionals, using ambulatory aids, having adequate footwear and adequate lighting when ambulating. Doing medication checks with any new prescriptions can help to reduce side effects that can cause a fall in the elderly.