Internet access disparities remain for older adults, report finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 12, 2024
People on Medicare who are racial or ethnic minorities — as well as those with limited income — generally have reduced internet access compared to others, according to a new report released Monday...
Care planning model allows for more flexibility in the event of serious illness
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Kristen Fischer
Jan 12, 2024
Instead of having a stagnant care plan that doesn’t change as a person ages, people should use “adaptive care planning” to plan for the possibility of facing a serious illness later on, according...
NJ wants to rebuild nursing workforce
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Kristen Fischer
Jan 12, 2024
New Jersey is hoping to rebuild its workforce of nurses — including those in assisted living communities — due to high turnover, according to a new report.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Jan. 12
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 12, 2024
2024 adult immunization schedule is available … Using antibiotics isn’t the only force driving superbugs … What to know about lingering cold symptoms … Blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease changing...
Pandemic changed at which healthcare settings people die, new study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Jan 11, 2024
A new report examining changes in end-of-life care and places of death in the time of COVID-19 found an interesting trend. There was a decrease in people dying in hospitals from non-COVID-19-related causes...
Bacteria remained after hospital cleaning protocol, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Jan 11, 2024
Attention, long-term care facilities: Routine disinfection wasn’t enough to keep surfaces in hospitals free from pathogenic — and potentially pathogenic — bacteria, according to a new study published...
Proposed rule would improve medical equipment access for people with disabilities
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 11, 2024
On Tuesday, the Justice Department sent a notice of a proposed rule to improve access to medical care made for people with disabilities.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Jan. 11
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 11, 2024
Antipsychotic drug prescriptions rise in assisted-living residents with dementia … Cognitive screening tool misses mark in diverse populations … Protein in Parkinson’s, dementia involved in normal...
Boosting staff alone does not improve outcomes for nursing home residents with dementia, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 10, 2024
Adding more staff members isn’t enough to improve quality of care and outcomes for people in nursing home facilities that have a lot of residents with dementia, according to a study out of University...
Study: Joint surgery not linked to excess memory decline
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 10, 2024
Older adults commonly have a decline in how they perform on neuropsychological tests after a total joint arthroplasty like a hip or knee surgery. A new study found that people who undergo the operations...