Risk of dementia climbs 49% after acute kidney injury
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 28, 2024
Acute kidney injury is common in older adults. A new study finds that it may have broad implications beyond kidney function, including dementia risk.
False fall and false security
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Aug 27, 2024
I grew up in Maryland and have been there recently. In Maryland, there is always a “false Fall.” I’ll explain in a minute. I now live in Florida, where May through October there is just heat. Hot...
Lower ability for daily activities linked to higher chances of a fall, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 26, 2024
A new study evaluated the connection between activities of daily living and fall-related injuries in older stroke patients who were in rehabilitation. The report appeared Monday in Scientific Reports.
No spike in schizophrenia, other diagnoses among dementia patients after feds crack down on antipsychotic...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 26, 2024
Federal policies designed to reduce use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes did not lead to clinically significantly higher rates of schizophrenia diagnoses among residents and patients living...
How LTC facilities that develop employee-centered cultures can help drive recruitment and retention
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 26, 2024
Senior care leaders can look at problems recruiting and retaining employees as a “gift” to conduct an analysis of the organization’s strengths and weaknesses, a top accreditor says.
New COVID vaccines available, but payment issues complicate access for nursing homes
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 23, 2024
Two new COVID vaccines were approved for use late last week, but payment issues complicate access for nursing home residents.
LTC leaders promote creativity to help CCRCs evolve
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 23, 2024
Faced with one redefining challenge after another since 2020, skilled nursing and senior care providers nationwide have had to use all of their resources and tap creativity they may not have known they...
Registration open for McKnight’s Tech Awards online ceremony, CE-earning webinars
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 23, 2024
Registration for the McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit online awards ceremony and four thought-leadership webinars that day has begun here.
Cancer drug may treat early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 22, 2024
A drug made to treat cancer could be a viable treatment for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.
Ryan Reynolds has a Parkinson’s disease message for you, long-term care workers
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 22, 2024
For years, TV and movie veteran Michael J. Fox has been the celebrity face of Parkinson’s disease — performing massive fundraising, education and awareness. Now enters movie star Ryan Reynolds boldly...