Current trends, future problems for nursing home surveys to be focus of Super Tuesday webcast
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 13, 2012
Providers will get an up-close look at problems with the nursing home survey process from a nationally respected expert during the first 2012 McKnight’s Super Tuesday webcast. The event will take...
Tai Chi helps reduce pain for seniors with osteoarthritis, study finds
Nov 02, 2009
Seniors with osteoarthritis pain may benefit from a popular Chinese martial art. Practicing two hours of Tai Chi per week has been shown to reduce pain in older adults, a new study found.
Two senators flip-flop and card check fades
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2009
Both sides of the card check fight have been turning to commercials, polls and talking points to sway minds and votes. But there are signs that the battle may actually be over.
Dementia rates in women over 90 twice those of men
Jul 07, 2008
Women over 90 are twice as likely to suffer from dementia than men of that age group, according to a new study.
CMS allows exemptions for tamper-proof prescription pads
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Haymarket Media
Aug 21, 2007
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reversed its position regarding guidance for tamper-proof prescription pads. The agency disclosed Friday it will exempt prescriptions that are electronic, faxed,...
FDA grants approval for Alzheimer’s drug patch
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Haymarket Media
Jul 10, 2007
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first skin patch to treat the mild to moderate dementia symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Union activists brace for possible action on secret-ballot bill
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Haymarket Media
Jun 15, 2007
Despite a veto threat from President Bush, a bill that could end secret-ballot union elections may be advanced in the Senate early next week. The Employee Free Choice Act, which the House passed by a wide...
Study: Exercise, stress management help heart disease patients
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Haymarket Media
Apr 25, 2005
Increasing aerobic activity and reducing stress improve the health of patients with heart disease better than drugs alone, according to a new study.
Florida’s new assisted living standards a win for nurses
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Jun 22, 2015
Florida’s new state standards for nurses in assisted living facilities may boost recruiting and allow freedom in performing medical functions for residents.
Accused Assisted Living Concepts CEO sues government agency over use of ‘in-house’ court
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 06, 2015
The former chief executive of an assisted living provider has sued the Securities and Exchange Commission, arguing against its practice of bringing cases before an “in-house” court, Reuters...