Nursing home residents who take antidepressants for dementia hold a significantly higher risk of falls and fractures than those using antipsychotics, new research finds.
Preventative care lacking for SNF residents, analysis finds
By
Phil Brahm
Jun 30, 2016
Nursing home residents, specifically those with diabetes, are not receiving the recommended amount of preventive care procedures, according to a new analysis.
Former SNF employee sentenced to prison for stealing checks from facility
By
Phil Brahm
Jun 27, 2016
A former skilled nursing home employee will spend up to six months in prison after stealing more than $73,000 from a Pennsylvania-based care facility and its residents.
NADONA conference kicks off Sunday
By
Phil Brahm
Jun 23, 2016
The National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care will open its 29th annual conference Sunday in Austin, TX.
Diabetes drugs could be used to treat Alzheimer’s, and vice versa, study finds
By
Phil Brahm
Jun 22, 2016
Drugs used to treat diabetes also could alleviate the symptoms and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.
McKnight’s earns APEX Grand Award, 7 honors overall
By
Phil Brahm
Jun 21, 2016
McKnight’s Long-Term Healthcare News earned a Grand Award and four Awards of Excellence at the 28th annual Awards for Publication Excellence contest.
X-ray company owner gets 10 years in prison for nursing home resident’s death
By
Phil Brahm
Jun 17, 2016
The owner of a mobile diagnostic imaging company has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for healthcare fraud that lead to the death of two patients.
LTCPAC HIT conference nearing
By
Phil Brahm
Jun 16, 2016
The Long Term and Post Acute Health Information Technology Collaborative will host its 12th annual summit, June 26-28 in Reston, VA.
Abuse of nursing home residents on social media the focus of new AHCA guide
By
Phil Brahm
Jun 16, 2016
Nursing homes are receiving new instructions on how to prevent employees from abusing residents on social media.
CMS proposal would change Medicare, Medicaid eligibility
By
Phil Brahm
Jun 15, 2016
Infection prevention, more protections against patient discrimination and readmission data are among the areas up for changes in a proposal the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services has made for hospitals...