Kathleen Mears |
May 22, 2017 Hoyer lifts may help staff feel more secure about resident transfers, but blogger Kathleen Mears feels more uncomfortable and less independent when she can’t stand on her own two feet.
Read More » Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is difficult. Atypical forms of the disease can be even more challenging to identify, requiring different assessment tools and interventions.
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Pamela Tabar |
May 18, 2017 A startup home care company, Honor, is joining forces with the American Heart Association to bring front-line research and protocols to patients at home.
Read More » Pamela Tabar |
May 18, 2017 Loneliness and isolation affect almost half of adults over age 65, yet few clinical programs address them head on as medical factors that affect treatment outcomes.
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Nicole Stempak |
May 17, 2017 Researchers found increased recurrent falls can be attributed to foot pain and flat feet.
Read More » Pamela Tabar |
May 16, 2017 When it comes to the last stage of life, there’s a big difference between what people say they want and what they do about it, notes a new Massachusetts survey.
Read More » Nicole Stempak |
May 9, 2017 A new review shows that, on average, 27 percent of nursing home residents had multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB) on them, highlighting the importance of infection prevention programs.
Read More » Pamela Tabar |
May 9, 2017 The infection-detecting pads monitor for urinary tract infections and send an alert to care teams.
Read More » Nicole Stempak |
May 4, 2017 The annual awards recognize excellence in providing care and resident quality of life.
Read More » Kathleen Mears |
May 1, 2017 Resident blogger Kathleen Mears speaks about what it’s like to get laryngitis and why it’s especially scary and difficult as a quadriplegic.
Read More » Pamela Tabar |
May 1, 2017 A new advanced rule-making notice from CMS seems to indicate that Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) may be headed for big changes, especially for SNF therapy billing. But, what will replace them?
Read More » Pamela Tabar |
April 26, 2017 Surprise—states that have legalized medical marijuana have far lower Medicaid and Medicare Part D prescription costs for certain chronic conditions, say recent studies. Will this get CMS' attention?
Read More » Physical therapists must balance high-tech tools with acquired tricks of the trade to help patients get better, and stay better.
Read More » Nicole Stempak |
April 26, 2017 Digital health company WellDoc has launched a consumer version of its diabetes management platform and has partnered with Samsung to help more people with the chronic condition.
Read More » Nicole Stempak |
April 20, 2017 Vital Software and Creative Strategies have partnered to integrate and market their technologies for shared assisted living provider clients.
Read More » Nicole Stempak |
April 20, 2017 New legislation will help family members who care for senior loved ones at home following hospital discharge.
Read More » Nicole Stempak |
April 19, 2017 Electronic health records can improve flu vaccination rates simply by reminding physicians and patients about them, researchers find.
Read More » Despite political transitions, long-term care providers will insist on high-value, cost-efficient care. Here's how your nursing staff can lead the way in care quality.
Read More » Nicole Stempak |
April 13, 2017 Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. has received government approval for the first drug to treat tardive dyskinesia, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary movements.
Read More » Pamela Tabar |
April 13, 2017 The American Parkinson Disease Association kicks off a new campaign to highlight the spirit and stories of those with Parkinson's disease to raise awareness of the illness.
Read More » Nicole Stempak |
April 11, 2017 Indiana skilled nursing facilities participating in the OPTIMISTIC project have significantly reduced all-cause and avoidable hospitalizations.
Read More » Pamela Tabar |
April 10, 2017 Residents who have chronic conditions and depression could benefit greatly from participating in support group discussion therapy, new research suggests.
Read More » Terminal illness and grief are multicultural experiences, and this Texas nurse has brought a deeper understanding to ethno-cultural considerations in hospice care.
Read More » Kathleen Mears |
April 10, 2017 Resident blogger Kathleen Mears knows it’s important for nails to be trimmed, which is why she’s sought assistance from caregivers since Medicaid coverage isn’t often enough to her liking.
Read More » Nicole Stempak |
April 7, 2017 Joshua Schor of New Jersey has been recognized for his work to improve wound care, reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections and founding a staff teamwork program.
Read More » Nicole Stempak |
April 6, 2017 The maker of TENA will split off its health and hygiene operations under the newly-formed company Essity.
Read More » Nicole Stempak |
April 6, 2017 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has teamed up with home health provider Landmark Health to offer members with serious chronic or acute conditions care at home.
Read More » Pamela Tabar |
April 4, 2017 A hospice nurse at Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care (LHC) of Hammond is leading her peers in the culture change of end-of-life care through patient empowerment and behavioral understanding.
Read More » Nicole Stempak |
April 4, 2017 New research shows how lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors are stronger but also more vulnerable to health risks as they age, highlighting the importance of community and understanding.
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