Cream is not as effective as milk or yogurt in promoting bone health and combating osteoporosis, according to researchers. Low bone-density puts the elderly at an increased risk for osteoporosis and fractures...
Two new good-mood payoffs: memories, decisions improve
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 02, 2013
Boosting the mood of seniors helps them do better on decision-making and working-memory tests, researchers have found. In the first study to demonstrate how a positive mood can help older adults with brain...
Feds change ‘onerous’ rules
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Elizabeth Newman
Mar 02, 2013
Long-term care facilities that are undergoing a major renovation or are in the process of building a new structure may be eligible for a sprinkler system extension.
Biomarkers not the endpoint
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 02, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration issued guidance in February for clinical trials for early-stage Alzheimer’s medications.
Urge focus on whole person
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 02, 2013
Long-term care providers should treat residents holistically, rather than narrowing in on an illness, to reduce rehospitalization rates, researchers recommended recently.
Catfight on the SNF floor
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 28, 2013
Let’s pretend that you work in a facility or company with mostly female employees. I know, it’s a stretch. When conflicts arise between two women, what do you think?
Hospitalizations more likely for those with multiple health problems and socioeconomic deprivation, study...
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 20, 2013
Those with multiple illnesses are more likely to be admitted unexpectedly to a hospital, which is compounded if the individual has mental health or economic problems, new research finds.
Tuesdays with Kathy
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 19, 2013
Amour isn’t just a movie about an elderly couple. It also thoughtfully provokes questions about how families interact when confronted with long-term care situations. It also raises questions for...
Happy February
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 12, 2013
February seems like an appropriate month to ask the fundamental question: What does it take to be happy?
AHCA, Alliance, support Obama’s renomination of Tavenner as head of CMS
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 08, 2013
Marilyn Tavenner, the acting administrator at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has been renominated by President Barack Obama to permanently fill the position.