VirtuSense Insights: Fall Risk Assessments
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TUG or Timed Up and Go is a standardized screening tool designed to measure the mobility and fall risk of older adults. It was originally introduced as the “get up and go” in 1986..
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Why Do Residents Fall in Senior Living? 3 Core Causes and Solutions
Originally published April 2022. Updated August 2024 Fall prevention in senior living communities is a complex challenge that requires a thorough understanding of various..
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