Paige Cerulli |
June 10, 2021 The future of telehealth and the post-pandemic evolution of virtual care will play a key role moving forward.
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January 27, 2021 A certified Laughter Yoga Leader is bringing laughter yoga (virtually) to residents in senior care settings.
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Caralyn Davis |
April 7, 2020 Staff at skilled nursing facilities and other senior care facilities risk serious illness if infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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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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Pamela Tabar |
December 8, 2017 Many of the new care recommendations involve adults with hypertension or cardiovascular disease as well as diabetes.
Read More » Researchers explored the connection between disability and the American Heart Association's guidelines for cardiovascular health in older Latin Americans.
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I Advance Senior Care |
September 27, 2017 A majority of seniors have multiple chronic conditions—and a majority of Medicare plan members say plans don’t help proactively manage them, a new survey finds.
Read More » Pharmacists are adopting adherence programs, collaborating with the clinical care team and reviewing new industry guidelines to maintain blood sugar levels and keep comorbidities in check.
Read More » Pamela Tabar |
July 25, 2017 Why the next big chronic disease challenge for skilled nursing facilities could be diabetes.
Read More » The two companies have been partners since 2014, and are now combining their efforts in diabetes disease management.
Read More » 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.
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 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 |
March 31, 2017 A new drug for serious eczema has been approved for the market, but wait till you see how much it costs.
Read More » Pamela Tabar |
March 31, 2017 Genentech will market the drug, which has been approved for both standard multiple sclerosis and the more aggressive form, Primary Progressive MS.
Read More » Nicole Stempak |
March 16, 2017 Federal agencies have partnered to offer chronic care management for Medicare beneficiaries and their providers.
Read More » New data show onsite hemodialysis in the skilled nursing setting can provide a cost-effective alternative to expensive transportation services.
Read More » Nicole Stempak |
February 1, 2017 Researchers have found the proportion of deaths attributable to diabetes is three times higher than estimates based on death certificates.
Read More » Long-term care facilities and hospitals are becoming more aware of the need for diligent infection control in resident populations--including better training.
Read More » Nicole Stempak |
June 9, 2016 Dennis McCullough practiced geriatric medicine for several years but it was his own personal experiences inspired him to rethink end of life care. He became an advocate for hospice and palliative care.
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