Study shows vigorous activity cuts dementia risk in seniors
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 09, 2024
A recent study delivered good news for seniors concerned about maintaining their mental sharpness, especially those managing high blood pressure. Researchers found that engaging in vigorous physical activity...
Spousal caregivers need emotional support before losses, not just after, study finds
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 09, 2024
A recent study suggests that healthcare professionals and policymakers should expand their focus on supporting the emotional well-being of individuals whose spouses have dementia, especially in the years...
Study probes bouts of lucidity among those with dementia
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 09, 2024
A recent study published in The Gerontologist sheds light on a phenomenon that many caregivers of seniors with severe dementia have witnessed: moments of unexpected clarity or recognition, often called...
Clinical briefs for Monday, June 10
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 09, 2024
Positive link observed between Joint Commission accredited long-term hospitals and infection control … Paxlovid adds no clear long-COVID benefit, clinical trial finds … Hand OA classification update
3.48-hour staffing rule finalized
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 07, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services increased its hourly requirement for direct care in its final nursing home staffing rule but said it would exempt registered nurse coverage eight out of 24...
60 Seconds with author Jenny Abeling
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 07, 2024
Why did you want to write “A Kids Book About Long-Term Care” and why now?
Ask the care expert … about enhanced barrier precautions
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jun 07, 2024
I’m confused by parts of the new enhanced barrier precautions. Do we need to “red bag” used PPE? Do Band-Aids cuts/scrapes/skin tears need EBP also?
Registration for new ‘Meeting of the Minds’ LTC webinars underway
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 07, 2024
The inaugural McKnight’s “Meeting of the Minds” event will take place June 27, bringing providers and other sector stakeholders access to a groundbreaking gathering of thought leaders on major topics...
Ask the wounds expert … about wounds with terminal illness
By
Fatima Naqvi, MD
Jun 07, 2024
How do acute and chronic wounds appear with worsening of acute or terminal illness?
Medicare mulls coverage of skin substitutes for wounds
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 07, 2024
Medicare coverage of skin substitute grafts that can be used on chronic, non-healing diabetic foot and venous leg ulcers is moving closer to reality.