Exercise need not be strenuous to aid memory preservation, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Feb 19, 2020
Moderate exercises such as brisk walks and water aerobics can be just as helpful for preserving memory function as high-intensity workouts, United Kingdom researchers have found.
Risky business: 4 risk factors that may send residents back to the hospital
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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.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Elma Holder
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John O'Connor
Feb 10, 2020
Elma Holder may have been an industry outsider, but she arguably did more than any other person in the past four decades to change the way nursing homes function.
40 newsmakers who are well worth remembering
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John O'Connor
Feb 03, 2020
During the 40 years McKnight’s has been around, thousands of names have appeared in our pages and digital outlets. Get ready for a trip that brings you some of the most memorable once more.
The NLRB wakes up
By
John O'Connor
Feb 02, 2020
Imagine if a person stopped you on the street and said this: “I want to rob your house. The government says I can borrow your house keys, so hand them over.” Forking over those keys would be just about...
In long-term care, the choice is simple. Maybe too simple.
By
John O'Connor
Jan 27, 2020
Many skilled care operators are in Model T mode. Unfortunately.
Weird way to kick off the year
By
John O'Connor
Jan 11, 2020
A new year is barely underway. But already, news of the weird is flying its freak flag.
The NLRB comes to its senses, finally
By
John O'Connor
Jan 05, 2020
Imagine if a person stopped you on the street and said this: “I want to rob your house. The government says I can borrow your house keys, so hand them over.” Forking over those keys would be...