AMDA–The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine has announced the 2015 guidelines for the Choosing Wisely campaign, which highlights medical tests and procedures that may be unnecessary and even harmful to older adults. Read More »
One way to help seniors stay trim and avoid metabolic syndrome is to ditch the diet soda, says a new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Read More »
A growing number of tech-savvy seniors want to access healthcare services from home, but most of them don’t think that today’s technology is sufficient enough to do so, according to a new survey from the New York-based research firm Accenture. Read More »
A robust information technology architecture is needed to handle the new data influx from wearable devices while maintaining quality, says one expert. Read More »
A self-reported version of a well known dementia assessment tool is effective in helping clinicians measure the progression of the disease. Read More »
The American Diabetes Association is recommending two alterations to the standard of care for those with diabetes in the wake of recent changes to guidelines for cardiovascular risk management enacted by two specialty groups. Read More »
Treating a cold is not as simple as taking the latest advertised remedy off the shelf. If you live or work in a long-term care setting, let staff and residents know that choosing a cold reliever takes serious thought. Read More »
The 24th National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry (NIC) National Conference kicks off this week, and NIC shares a sneak-peek Q&A held with opening keynote speaker Thomas H. Lee, MD, chief medical officer at healthcare performance improvement firm Press Ganey Associates. Read More »
Prescribing medication is an art form requiring the physician to weigh the delicate balance between a medication’s benefits and potential risks. Read More »
Several studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark, shed light on the prevalence, detection and treatment of the disease. Read More »
Engaging in a daily fitness regimen of moderate to vigorous exercise can help seniors maintain a better standard of health, according to a UK study. Read More »
Normal, healthy adults can forego screening for carotid artery stenosis, a risk factor for stroke. The procedure may cause more harm than good, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Read More »
A senior living provider and general contractor share what they have learned through the process of building of five small house neighborhoods and delivering person-centered skilled nursing care. See the photo gallery, too. Read More »
Researchers have connected uric acid levels to a greater risk of bone fractures, giving older men one more reason to watch the sugar and meat intake. Read More »
The Social Security Act says that pharmacists aren't providers. But many in the healthcare industry are now saying the expanded role of pharmacists, especially in long-term care, deserves another look. Read More »
The American Diabetes Association Alert Day may be only one day, but senior communities can harness it as a way to create better health habits all year. Read More »
Brain Awareness Week is an ideal time to learn more about Parkinson's disease dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies, according to the Lewy Body Dementia Association. Read More »
As of Oct. 1, you’ll have to find cigarettes somewhere other than your local CVS. But if you develop a chronic cough, the in-store clinics will be there to serve you. Read More »
Heart health might be recognized in February, but a day should never go by without doing something to ensure cardiac health—exercise, diet or joining a friend. Read More »
