Nutrient cocktail helps improve brain function in those with early-stage Alzheimer’s
Jan 11, 2010
Researchers at MIT are encouraging seniors in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease to take their vitamins—but not just any vitamins.
Report: Fewer diabetic seniors found at risk for serious heart problems
Jun 10, 2008
Far fewer seniors with type 2 diabetes are at risk from silent myocardial ischemia (restricted blood flow to the heart) than originally thought, according to new research.
ONE DAY TO GO – McKnight’s Online Expo sponsor: Pressure ulcer issue ‘exploding’...
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Haymarket Media
Mar 13, 2007
A year’s time on the “most watched” list has taught providers and regulators one sure thing about decubitus ulcers in the long-term care setting: More needs to be done.
New legislation would make obsolete secret ballots in union elections
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Haymarket Media
Feb 08, 2007
A bill recently introduced in Congress would eliminate secret ballots in union elections. Such a law would make it easier for nursing homes and other healthcare facilities to unionize. It is estimated...
Beverly Enterprises gets new name, three-member board
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Haymarket Media
Mar 22, 2006
Beverly Enterprises Inc. is no more. The one-time gargantuan among nursing home providers has changed its name to Golden Gate National Senior Care.
Long-term care IT summit slated for June
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Haymarket Media
Mar 10, 2006
Hoping to keep the momentum from an initial overflow long-term care health summit on information technology, organizers have announced a second installment. It will be held June 8-9 in Baltimore and include...
Study: Suicide risk in elderly is associated with common illnesses
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Haymarket Media
Jun 17, 2004
Higher risk of suicide among elderly people is associated with common illnesses, reports a Canadian study in the June issue of the journal Archives of Internal Medicine.
Poll: IPAB best of options
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James M. Berklan
Aug 02, 2011
In contrast to providers’ preference, more Americans want an independent payment board to make decisions about Medicare spending, rather than leaving the current system as is.
Hospice patients in SNFs less likely to get staff visits in last 2 days of life
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Feb 09, 2016
Medicare patients who received hospice care in a nursing home setting were less likely to be visited by professional staff in the last two days of life, according to a new study.
Nursing groups outline ways to remedy staffing shortages
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John O'Connor
Jul 06, 2015
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco found at least 2.5 million more long-term care workers will be needed by 2030 to keep pace with growing care demands.