Postacute COVID-19 syndrome may affect physical, cognitive function
Nov 02, 2021
Increased levels of fatigue and dyspnea, decreased levels of physical activity reported; 63 percent showed at least mild cognitive impairment
Nearly 4 in 10 older women remain sexually active
May 23, 2022
Many older women remain sexually active, according to the results of the latest University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.
Potential moral injury seen in healthcare workers similar to vets
Apr 12, 2022
Demographic characteristics suggestive of less empowerment may increase risk for moral injury
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News is a national finalist for 3 ASBPE awards, wins 5 others
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 10, 2020
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News is a finalist for three national awards in the 2020 Azbee Awards of Excellence competition.
Federal court upholds Immediate Jeopardy penalty for SNF that failed to protect resident from potential...
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Aug 24, 2017
An Illinois skilled nursing facility that was penalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will have to pay more than $60,000 in Immediate Jeopardy fines despite its argument that no residents...
Hospitals participating in joint-replacement bundle more likely to use narrow network of SNFs
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 07, 2018
Hospitals participating in a bundled payment initiative for patients receiving joint replacements are more likely to narrow the network of nursing homes they use.
Mobile sensors could provide useful health data from seniors, study suggests
Jul 18, 2011
Wireless mobile technology that can track daily activities such as walking, sitting and standing, as well as talking and interacting with others, could provide researchers with important physical and emotional...
Census report: Fewer elderly with disabilities
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Haymarket Media
Mar 13, 2006
The aging baby boomer population may have less of an impact on the long-term care industry than once thought, according to new statistics compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Gardening programs good way to boost health, energy of older adults, researchers find
Mar 21, 2011
Older adults who spend time gardening are more likely to eat healthier foods, and report better quality of life and higher energy levels than other seniors who don’t garden, according to new research.
First-ever list of ‘worst’ nursing homes released
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Haymarket Media
Nov 30, 2007
Federal health authorities on Thursday released a list of the nation’s 54 worst performing nursing facilities. As could be expected, the first-time disclosure was instantly a hot topic in various...