Hypertension, arterial stiffness linked to risk for diabetes
May 16, 2022
The highest risk for diabetes is seen for those with hypertension and arterial stiffness, a new study has found.
Phase 4 PRF award timeline updated
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 22, 2021
Long-term care operators who have applied for Phase 4 Provider Relief or rural COVID-19 relief payments won’t receive the awards until mid-December, after a distribution delay was announced by the Health...
Pfizer to ship smaller packages of COVID-19 vaccine to cut waste, boost uptake
Sep 03, 2021
CDC says smaller packages of the vaccine may be available by October
VA will not add Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm to its formulary
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 12, 2021
The Department of Veterans Affairs has chosen not to include aducanumab (Aduhelm) in its national list of covered drugs, citing risk of adverse events and lack of evidence of positive impact on cognition,...
Leading their own life: Marylanders with dementia
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 07, 2018
Remaining social can be a struggle for residents who are grappling with dementia, but one senior-care provider may have found a way to alleviate it.
A Day in the Life: Blankets for the brotherhood
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 01, 2015
A World War II soldier’s wool coat had hung in a closet since 1948 — until the man’s wife brought it to A.E. Casey Hermanson. She knew that Hermanson could give the coat a second life by...
GA nursing home resident charged with murdering roommate
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 17, 2014
A nursing home resident has been charged with strangling her roommate to death. She is being held by authorities in Georgia.
AMDA to allow NPs, physician assistants as full members
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 01, 2014
The American Medical Director’s Association has a new name and will now allow nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants full membership.
Painkiller restrictions could hamper nursing home residents, providers
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 29, 2013
Nursing home residents could be adversely affected if proposed painkiller regulations are put in place, according to experts who spoke at a recent federal hearing.
White House reiterates support for CLASS Act
Sep 25, 2009
The White House reaffirmed its support for the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act on Wednesday during a town-hall style meeting. Vice President Joe Biden and Health and Human...