Researchers discuss common therapies that may cause health problems in seniors
Jun 03, 2009
Two therapies commonly prescribed to seniors carry some significant risks, according to reports presented in Chicago during this week’s Digestive Disease Week.
HHS authorizes state-licensed pharmacists to order, administer COVID-19 vaccines
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 10, 2020
Qualified pharmacists serving long-term care facilities will now be able to administer COVID-19 vaccines to residents and staff members once the serum is ready, under new guidance announced Wednesday by...
Nursing home workers could better communicate with family over ‘gray area’ decisions during...
By
Tim Mullaney
Apr 01, 2014
Even with advance directives in place, family members making decisions for end-stage dementia patients struggle with the trajectory of the condition, suggests a small study out of Virginia Commonwealth...
Opinion: The Big Picture — Looking past the parking lot
By
John O'Connor
Jun 12, 2006
In his illuminating autobiography, Wendy’s Restaurant Founder Dave Thomas talks about the intense competition he faced early on.
Docs push for new COVID-19 funding as signs point to rebound in U.S. omicron cases
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 17, 2022
The alternative is to risk leaving patients without access to needed vaccines, treatments and testing, the American College of Physicians has told Congress.
CMS releases implementation timeline for MDS 3.0
Apr 20, 2009
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Friday released the timeline for MDS 3.0. This comes one week after the agency published a timeline and then pulled it off the site.
Hermes honors McKnight’s with four Gold Awards
May 05, 2015
McKnight’s has been honored with Gold Awards for writing, design and overall publication excellence in this year’s Hermes Creative Awards program.
Management of Diabetes in the Long-Term Care Setting
Apr 21, 2014
This CME, CNE and ACPE accredited activity will help improve your knowledge of the treatment of diabetes mellitus and improve the quality of care for older adult patients in the long-term care setting....
CMS: Part D offerings to expand, prices won’t
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 03, 2006
Medicare Part D drug plan beneficiaries will have access to more changes next year — at this year’s prices, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
New online certificate program in advanced care planning starts
Oct 11, 2017
Sarah Lawrence College’s Graduate & Professional Studies program has launched a course to train physicians and healthcare professionals in discussing end-of-life care preferences.