Are Your Discharge Procedures Thorough Enough?

Jun 04, 2020 Safety, Aging in Place, Fall Prevention

When a patient has reached the clinical milestones to discuss discharge to their home, are home access and fall risk being appropriately assessed? National Ramp believes that this component, crucial to the success of at-home recovery, may be overlooked in hospitals and rehab facilities. “My dad suffered a fall, resulting…

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Don’t Let COVID-19 Prevent You From Seeking Emergency Medical Care

May 14, 2020 Safety, Aging in Place, Senior Citizens

While COVID-19 has not been fully eliminated, the initial spike that caused stress to the healthcare system at certain key spots has started to significantly decrease, allowing some states to reopen their elective surgeries and broaden the types of procedures they will do. If you had a surgery rescheduled or…

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Supporting the Elderly during COVID-19

May 07, 2020 Safety, Fall Prevention, Senior Citizens

With everyone sheltering in place to help flatten the curve of the coronavirus, your elderly loved ones may have trouble adapting to the new changes, especially if they lack access to transportation or have mobility difficulties. Here are a few ways you can support the senior citizens in your life…

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