Most older adults don’t know about aging-related resources, survey shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 06, 2024
Most older adults are missing out when it comes to all the resources that could help them with aging and caregiving issues, according to a new poll.
Clinical briefs for Friday, June 7
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 06, 2024
Study links artificial sweetener xylitol to heart attacks … Statins, metformin may lower brain aneurysm odds, data shows … Report highlights Humira Part D coverage despite biosimilars entering market...
‘Moment of decision’ appears near on nursing home staffing rule
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 06, 2024
A two-day spate of legislative action opposing the nursing home staffing mandate has some staunch supporters of the requirements feeling “very concerned” about the rule’s future.
New staffing specialists seen as opportunity to turn the tide on retention, onboarding
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Josh Henreckson
Jun 06, 2024
Faced with staffing and retention challenges so common in long-term care, a group of 16 nursing homes is trying a fresh approach: hiring an onboarding and retention specialist to manage the employee experience...
Interoperability is key for fixing ‘biggest problems’ in long-term care: experts
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Josh Henreckson
Jun 06, 2024
Increasing interoperability has the potential to help long-term care providers address some of their worst pain points, experts pointed out at a McKnight’s Online Forum session
Also in the News for Thursday, June 6, 2024
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 06, 2024
NY budget ‘sleight of hand’ means Medicaid increases for some, losses for others … CareTrust REIT reports SNF deals totaling $180 million … Rhode Island nursing home workers rally for state to...
Winslow Campus of Care CEO makes it a family affair
By
John Hall
Jun 05, 2024
For Cathy Williams, work in long-term care has never been just an occupation. It’s been a lifelong endeavor.
Is Mom late on bills? Could be sign of dementia, report finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 05, 2024
Older adults who fall behind on paying their bills may have early signs of dementia and be susceptible to further financial risks, according to a recent report.
Older adults in cancer clinical trials don’t have more ER, observational visits, data shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 05, 2024
Older people in clinical trials for cancer didn’t have significantly more emergency room or observational visits compared to those not in trials, but they underwent more hospitalizations, according to...
Simple cognitive test and EMR tool boost dementia care actions in primary care setting, trial finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 05, 2024
A five-minute cognitive assessment test and an electronic medical record (EMR) decision-making add-on system improved dementia diagnosis and care, according to a clinical trial.