Risky business: 4 risk factors that may send residents back to the hospital
By
John O'Connor
Feb 19, 2020
Post-surgical geriatric patients with four distinct characteristics are most likely to be readmitted to a hospital, University of Virginia researchers have found.
‘Use it or lose it’ appears to have cognitive functioning application
By
John O'Connor
Feb 19, 2020
Regularly engaging in diverse activities throughout adulthood can help people retain cognitive functioning abilities in old age, according to a new study.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, February 20
By
John O'Connor
Feb 19, 2020
New strategy may improve health for night shifters … Changes in store for preadmission screening … Care quality concerns cited in senior living standards dispute … Dementia population to double...
While coronavirus gets the attention, the flu quietly goes on a killing spree
By
John O'Connor
Feb 18, 2020
While the well-publicized coronavirus has caused few outbreaks in the U.S., more than 22 million people nationwide have been bit by the flu bug this season, with more than 12,000 dying from it, authorities...
Innovative de-prescribing strategy showing promise for dementia care
By
John O'Connor
Feb 18, 2020
Early study findings are raising hopes that antipsychotics may be used less frequently as a first-line patient management option in the future.
Many women would benefit by taking a stand against heart disease, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Feb 18, 2020
Women who work in or live in senior living communities take note: Sitting around may increase heart-disease risk.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, February 19
By
John O'Connor
Feb 18, 2020
New aspirin guidelines not always best for the elderly … Why so many women have trouble sleeping … Side effects of blood pressure medication chlorthalidone raise concerns … Plant-based diet may reduce...
Better facility lighting can help prevent medication errors
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 17, 2020
Nurses with nearsightedness or the visual changes of aging were less likely to misread medication labels under optimized lighting conditions.
Inadequate protein in diet increasing frailty risk for many, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 17, 2020
Half of the elders in a recent study weren’t eating enough protein to maintain muscle. Intake should be spread throughout the day, say researchers.
Statin therapy questionable in LTC, despite expanded indications, researchers argue
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 17, 2020
Despite life‐limiting illness, more than one-third of eldercare facility residents aged 65 and older remain on statins, finds a national study.