When someone you love needs more support, whether after surgery, during illness, or as they age, it’s not always easy to know what comes next. You want to do the right thing, but between logistics, emotions, and the unknown, it can feel overwhelming. That’s where home...
Palmeira is gearing up for Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 10-16, 2019. Led by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, this week is a time to recognize our commitment to patient safety and to promote awareness among our team members, patients, and the...
Fall and injury prevention continues to be a considerable challenge in health care. Up to 32% of community-dwelling individuals over the age of 65 fall each year, and females fall more frequently than males in this age group. Fall-related injuries are the most common...
Home Safety Becomes Important as Adults Age Studies show that as many as 85% of all seniors have done nothing to improve the safety of their home. A recent survey of adults, their aging parents, and ER doctors yielded some alarming statistics related to the safety of...
