Acid reflux drugs are not linked to dementia in seniors, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 26, 2023
Contrary to prior findings, the use of proton pump inhibitors to prevent gastric reflux is not tied to new dementia diagnoses in seniors, investigators say.
Nursing home clinicians still overdiagnose UTIs despite antibiotic stewardship efforts: study
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2022
As a group, primary care providers and RNs misclassified UTIs about one-third of the time, an investigator tells McKnight’s. Nurses had greater odds of an incorrect assessment.
Older adults benefit from following physical activity guidelines, new evidence shows
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 01, 2022
The findings offer new insights on the most beneficial amount of weekly muscle strengthening and aerobic activity for older patients, investigators say.
Norovirus cases on the rise; stomach ailment often targets seniors
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 12, 2023
Cases of norovirus infection, a common scourge of long-term care facilities, have risen steadily across the US in recent months, CDC data show.
Analysis: Medication adherence spotty among U.S. diabetes patients
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 01, 2023
A sizable percentage of patients with diabetes do not consistently take prescribed medications to lower cholesterol, glucose or blood pressure, investigators say.
Slow down: Rushed care elicits behavioral responses from residents with dementia
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 30, 2021
Strategic workplace management may help to prevent instances of rushed care that can lead to resident behaviors such as hitting and yelling, a new study of nursing home caregivers suggests.
Palliative care study highlights importance of psychosocial support for LTC workers
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 30, 2023
Even the most confident of long-term care staff, sure of their knowledge and skills, reported “notable difficulties” providing palliative and end-of-life care during the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a...
Nursing home staff vaccinations get a boost thanks to New York mandate; delta ups jabs nationwide
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 29, 2021
By midnight of its Monday deadline, New York state saw vaccination rates rise to 92% among nursing home and hospital workers, according to a new report.
Study: LTC residents with COVID-19 at risk for polypharmacy, new drug interactions
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2022
Across 41 Texas long-term care facilities, nearly 20% of residents with COVID-19 had drug-drug interactions related to treatment, and one-third continued new meds 30 days after diagnosis.
New COVID-19 test kits promised as LTC operators contend with shortages, slow PCR results
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 03, 2022
Five million Celltion brand rapid tests will be shipped over a five-week period to facilities as they contend with testing supply shortages and slow lab turnaround times.