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 June 27, 2022 1:07 pm
When it comes to the safety and security of assisted living facilities, nothing is more important than having a reliable security system in place. A good security system can help protect residents and staff from harm, while also providing peace of mind for families. In this blog post, we will…
Topics: Senior Living
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…
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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 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
Posted by Accutech on December 15, 2020 9:11 am
Most people have heard the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s” before. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they don’t mean the same thing. Dementia is a term used to describe the general decline in mental capability in elderly adults. You could say, “My grandfather has dementia as he is forgetting memories, gets confused easily, and…
Topics: Senior Living
Posted by Accutech on December 3, 2020 9:09 am
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s in a home environment without the resources available to an assisted living facility can be challenging. Assisted living facilities rely on nursing staff and advanced technology, such as wander wearable devices to keep Alzheimer’s residents safe from harm. This type of device notifies staff through a perimeter alert…
Topics: Senior Living, Wander Management
Posted by Accutech on September 15, 2020 9:20 am
Alzheimer’s disease is one common cause of dementia. Dementia is a term that encompasses a wide range of cognitive functioning issues, such as memory loss, thinking impairment, problems with judgment, and difficulty with social interactions. Dementia can cause elderly adults to become confused, scared, angry, lost, and forgetful. These cognition problems present a danger to…
Topics: ResidentGuard, Senior Living, Wander Management
Posted by Accutech on July 13, 2020 8:03 am
Alzheimer’s disease—a progressive brain disorder that slowly causes one’s memory to degenerate—affects one in every 10 people aged 65 and older. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, between the years 2000 and 2018, deaths from Alzheimer’s disease have increased 146%—with the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s expected to grow to nearly 14 million by 2050. While…
Topics: Senior Living, Wander Management
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