Families may be grieving how cognition or illness have diminished the capacity of a loved one, stirring up emotions that aren’t usually acknowledged until after death. Caregivers have an opportunity to ease the anticipatory loss or long goodbye to help families acknowledge their feelings, seek support and connect with one another before it’s too late.
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Nicole Stempak |
December 29, 2017
Researchers found stressful events can be linked to obesity, which is associated with several chronic illnesses.
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Kathleen Mears |
December 28, 2017
SNF resident blogger Kathy Mears writes about her experiences with nursing students doing clinicals at her nursing home.
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This year's mandates from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on recurring infection rates, new definitions for urinary tract infections in the 2017 RAI User’s Manual and the latest surveillance data on multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) made infection control one of 2017's biggest topics.
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A growing number of healthcare providers are questioning the need for extensive cancer screening for seniors when the tests won’t significantly improve their quality of life.
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Kathleen Mears |
December 18, 2017
Caring can come at a cost for residents and aides, but the hurt is worth it, says SNF resident blogger Kathy Mears.
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A Massachusetts retirement community uses coaches to help seniors maintain physical, emotional and spiritual health.
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Medication management can reduce the number of unnecessary prescriptions, many of which have potentially harmful side effects, and can improve overall health.
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Kathleen Mears |
December 11, 2017
Blogger Kathy Mears reflects on the events that eventually led her to living in a nursing home.
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Pamela Tabar |
December 8, 2017
Many of the new care recommendations involve adults with hypertension or cardiovascular disease as well as diabetes.
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Pamela Tabar |
December 7, 2017
The 2017-2018 flu season is just beginning, but experts hint that it could ramp up earlier and be more severe than usual.
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Nicole Stempak |
December 6, 2017
A new study finds acetaminophen and ibuprofen relieve pain as effectively as Percocet, Vicodin or Tylenol No. 3, suggesting a pain management option without risk of addiction.
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Nicole Stempak |
December 6, 2017
The FoundationOne CDx (F1CDx) is a diagnostic test that can detect gene mutations for cancer, and its potential to help patients has spurred the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to pay for qualifying beneficiaries to be screened.
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Pamela Tabar |
December 5, 2017
The first new high blood pressure guidelines in a decade suggest keeping blood pressure lower than previously recommended in order to improve cardiovascular and kidney health in later years.
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TENA's premium incontinence products, made by Essity, are getting a makepover in breathable materials for better skin health.
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Kathleen Mears |
December 4, 2017
SNF resident blogger Kathy Mears shares how personal hygiene affects her mood and sense of self.
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Pamela Tabar |
November 27, 2017
Body Mass Index (BMI) alone isn’t a reliable factor on osteoarthritis quality of life, according to new data.
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Pamela Tabar |
November 26, 2017
The winner of the 2017 OPTIMA Award for Excellence in Memory Care has slashed its use of antipsychotics to just 3 percent by retraining its staff and implementing a strict “just say no” policy.
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The founder of the two long-term care nursing associations plans to step down after a nearly 20-year career in improving senior care.
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As the CMS regulations for infection control programs kick in, providers are finding that leadership matters as much as training.
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The long-term care nursing organization and the juice company are teaming up on educational efforts to combat antibiotic resistance.
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Kathleen Mears |
November 13, 2017
The decision of whether to get the influenza vaccine has added considerations and consequences for those who work and live in long-term care facilities.
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Pamela Tabar |
November 9, 2017
The draft policy could reduce the likelihood of high civil money penalties against skilled nursing providers for immediate jeopardy deficiences that resulted in no harm or death.
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Nicole Stempak |
November 9, 2017
Bill McGinley has been tapped to lead the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA).
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Researchers explored the connection between disability and the American Heart Association's guidelines for cardiovascular health in older Latin Americans.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced drug regulatory authorities in eight European countries can conduct inspections that meet FDA requirements as part of a larger effort to reduce redundancies and free up agency resources.
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Bluetooth technology allows physicians to monitor cardiac arrhythmias remotely without requiring cumbersome recording devices.
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Pamela Tabar |
October 20, 2017
Care sites in the United States and the United Kingdom will test the razor, billed as the world’s first razor designed for shaving someone else.
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Pamela Tabar |
October 12, 2017
The study is the latest attempt to develop better olfactory tests that might be used to detect early stages of neurodegeneration.
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