Posted by Accutech on December 15, 2022 2:19 pm
Having a loved one in an assisted living home can be difficult, and, while they are getting the care they need, it is important to ensure their security too. You want to make sure that your family member or spouse is safe and sound, so you may have questions about what the best steps are…
Topics: ResidentGuard, Senior Living
Posted by Accutech on October 12, 2022 3:21 pm
When most people think about long-term care, they picture an elderly person who is no longer able to take care of themselves. However, long-term care is not just for the elderly. It can also be used to help those who have been injured or are suffering from a debilitating illness. …
Topics: Electronic Access Control, ResidentGuard
Posted by Accutech on June 3, 2022 2:55 pm
Just as our bodies go through changes as we age, so does our mind. For some, this means developing dementia — a group of brain disorders that lead to a decline in memory and thinking skills. If you have a parent with dementia, it’s important to learn how to communicate with them effectively. Here are…
Topics: ResidentGuard, Senior Living, Wander Management
Posted by Accutech on January 15, 2022 3:19 pm
Industries across the globe have faced supply chain disruptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the healthcare security industry is no exception, Accutech Healthcare Security Solutions remained a leader in the industry through efficient supplier and inventory management. While most competitors have experienced significant delays, Accutech experienced a very limited delay of production…
Topics: Cuddles, Electronic Access Control, Kidz, News, ResidentGuard, Senior Living, Wander Management
Posted by Accutech on August 25, 2021 3:19 pm
Both children and adults need to be well cared for, and part of that care involves ensuring that patients’ whereabouts are known by hospital staff and caretakers, at any given time. However, there are a few differences in the needs of infants and children versus adults when it comes to…
Topics: CertaScan, Cuddles, Kidz, ResidentGuard
Posted by Accutech on June 28, 2021 10:30 am
For decades, scientists and medical researchers have searched for a cure for Alzheimer’s to no avail. Most approved drugs for use in Alzheimer’s sufferers are intended to combat symptoms of this degenerative and deadly disease. In addition, technologies have been developed to help protect Alzheimer’s patients from harm that could result from the negative side…
Topics: ResidentGuard, Senior Living, Wander Management
Posted by Accutech on April 20, 2021 9:05 am
It chills the blood to think that people would commit crimes at hospitals—places that exist to save lives and cure illnesses. Unfortunately, crimes do occur at hospitals and healthcare facilities, and it’s important to take crime prevention seriously. Hospital leaders can protect patients, workers, and visitors from harm by utilizing existing technology to secure their…
Topics: Cuddles, Electronic Access Control, Hospital, ResidentGuard
Posted by Accutech on March 10, 2021 1:52 pm
Elderly adults join senior care communities for a variety of reasons, but one of those reasons is due to memory issues and forgetfulness. When an elderly adult has dementia, they can become a danger to themselves. They need to be in a place where they won’t harm themselves accidentally or put themselves in a dangerous…
Topics: ResidentGuard, Wander Management
Posted by Accutech on February 20, 2021 12:48 pm
The term “wander management” encompasses the challenging act of controlling the wander behavior of seniors who have dementia or other memory and cognitive processing issues. Most cases of dementia are caused by the disease known as Alzheimer’s, but dementia can be caused by other diseases as well. When an elderly adult suffers from dementia, they…
Topics: ResidentGuard, Wander Management
Posted by Accutech on January 25, 2021 9:14 am
Running a senior living facility comes with many rewards, and providing elderly adults with a safe place to live is one of them. However, senior care also comes with challenges, particularly for those who serve memory care patients. Dementia wandering behavior can be difficult to control in a safe, effective manner that doesn’t make residents…
Topics: Electronic Access Control, Hospital, ResidentGuard, Senior Living, Wander Management
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