Study: New test might help diagnose Alzheimer’s earlier
Jun 24, 2011
A new test that measures amyloid levels in the spinal fluid of people with mild cognitive impairment could help physicians more accurately predict who will develop Alzheimer’s, a new study finds.
Alabama high court upholds nursing home arbitration agreement that daughter signed
Apr 14, 2010
The Alabama Supreme Court recently ordered the estate of a woman injured during her stay at a nursing home to settle its dispute through arbitration. It determined that the woman “passively permitted”...
Titanic survivor sells mementos to pay for nursing home costs
Oct 20, 2008
A 96-year-old survivor of the infamous Titanic ship is selling memorabilia from the trip to pay her nursing home bills.
CMS chief stresses need to improve care for dual-eligible population: Inefficiencies are ‘unacceptable’
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 28, 2018
The status quo is “unacceptable” when dealing with dual eligibles, the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Thursday.
‘Smart’ bandage reads data, releases drug for treatment
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 09, 2018
A new type of smart bandage is being developed that may help providers track and treat wounds more efficiently.
Nurses who talk about stress may feel better, report finds
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2012
It’s no secret that nurses — including those who work in long-term care — suffer from a range of occupational stresses and fatigue.
Overhaul of Nursing Home Compare website is complete
Aug 02, 2011
The redesign of the federal Nursing Home Compare website, which lets consumers file complaints more easily and compare facilities based on quality measures, is complete.
Louisiana, Missouri leaders wrestle with ‘granny cam’ laws
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 04, 2018
In-room nursing home cameras could soon be operating in a sixth state, thanks to the signature of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D).
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.
New skin patch helps keep diabetic foot ulcers at bay
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 01, 2015
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have developed a drug delivered through a skin patch that not only helps diabetic foot ulcers heal faster, but prevents the wounds from recurring.