Operators urged to provide more emotional support for nursing assistants after pandemic’s costly toll … Telehealth continues to substitute for in-person care for seniors, but rural use lags … Sleep...
Most post-acute Medicare recipients with dementia sent to SNFs despite payment changes: study
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 15, 2021
Investigators were surprised to find that post-acute care use patterns remained stable after major payment reform initiatives. Beneficiaries with dementia were sent to skilled nursing facilities more often...
FDA advisers recommend Moderna COVID booster for seniors, others at high risk
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 15, 2021
In a unanimous vote, advisers agreed that vulnerable Moderna vaccine recipients should be offered a third shot. A half dose will be effective and will help protect against side effects, the drugmaker says.
One in three U.S. seniors have gotten a coronavirus booster jab, White House says
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 15, 2021
Many eligible seniors have received a Pfizer booster dose in the three weeks since they were federally authorized. “We’re laser-focused on getting more shots in arms,” Biden’s COVID-19...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Oct. 15
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 15, 2021
Local vaccine mandates adding punishing pressure … Few COVID-displaced direct care workers return: study … COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private sector moves closer to reality … Nursing school applications...
Validated list of key drug-drug interactions that affect older adults published
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 14, 2021
The list, published Wednesday in JAMDA, includes 66 drug-drug interactions that are commonly problematic for older adults, and can be used as a clinical management tool to assess potential harms.
Cases of life-threatening ‘broken heart syndrome’ rising among older women: AHA
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 14, 2021
Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), a dangerous condition that can weaken heart muscle, has seen a steady increase among Americans, especially older women, a new study reveals.
Nursing home residents may have better CPR outcomes than their community-dwelling peers: study
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 14, 2021
Withholding vigorous treatment for cardiac arrest solely based on nursing home residential status is not justified, researchers say.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Oct. 14
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 14, 2021
New CDC effort will track impact of COVID-19 and other public health threats on long-term care facilities … FDA pushes to cut sodium by 12% in American foods in bid to confront chronic disease epidemic...
CDC: Senior care challenges ahead as nearly one-half of U.S. older adults say they have arthritis
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 13, 2021
The number of adults with activity-limiting arthritis is growing, especially among seniors, according to a new analysis of national survey data.