Memory Care

Falls are an urgent and escalating risk in memory care

Residents with cognitive impairment are among the most vulnerable to falls—and the consequences are often more severe. A single incident can trigger rapid decline, increased agitation, hospital transfers, and higher care needs. Traditional fall-prevention tools can add stress, disrupt routines, or compromise dignity. 

A complex environment requires protection that preserves calm and dignity 

Memory care communities balance mobility support, safety, and behavioral health every hour of the day. Residents may not recall instructions, recognize hazards, or ask for help—making falls both more likely and more dangerous. The environment must do more of the work: creating safety without alarms, clutter, or intrusive devices that elevate anxiety. 

Passive, built-in protection that reduces harm—without disrupting daily life

Viconic Fall Defense provides quiet, always-on protection by installing a patented under-floor system beneath your selected flooring. It reduces severe fall-related injuries by 83% and ER visits by 81% in senior-care settings to date.* No wearables to remove, no alarms to trigger fear, and no visible equipment. Just discreet protection that supports resident well-being, eases staff burden, and reinforces a homelike, dignified care environment. 

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“We considered all kinds of fall management tech and felt like the flooring underlay was a better ROI. It’s a long-term investment for us. ”

— Lucy Boxrud, President
Elysian Senior Homes

Fall Protection… under your feet

One fall injury can significantly impact the quality of life for a resident and a provider’s reputation. Get increased protection from falls and preserve your residents’ quality of life.

 A significant fall often results in an emergency room visit and hospital stay. Keep your resident in your care and preserve your relationship with hospitals as a trusted referral partner.

Injuries from resident falls increase operational, staffing, litigation, and external costs. Contain those costs by reducing the risk of fall-related injuries.

When a resident falls and suffers an injury, the risk of being sued is real. Reducing risk of severe fall-related injuries mitigates litigation and liability risks, giving you greater control of your reputation and overall operations.

The goal of most senior care communities, person-centered care, is sought by referral sources and prospective residents alike. Reducing the risk of injury makes resident autonomy and person-centered care easier to achieve.

Your staff walk and stand on the floor for hours each day and need a flooring solution that is comfortable. Viconic Fall Defense provides the comfort to support your ergonomics strategy.

Lessen the impact of noise between floors and between resident rooms, potentially offsetting acoustic costs elsewhere in construction projects.

A problematic flooring installation can increase costs and impede operations. Installing Viconic Fall Defense is simple and straightforward, avoiding any unanticipated glitches.

Selecting Viconic Fall Defense gives you the freedom to work with your preferred flooring manufacturer-or use one recommended by Viconic. The installation process is simple and can be readily handled by your own installer or facilities team.

Senior Woman At Home Using Walking Stick Being Helped By Female Care Worker In Uniform

Traditional systems pale by comparison

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