End-of-life healthcare expense higher for those with Parkinson’s than those without, says study … AHCA/NCAL release addresses federal staffing minimum and related cost solutions … Law says LTC facilities...
Trotting out a new therapy for those with Parkinson’s
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2020
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute announced a new research project to see whether horses might be able to help reduce symptoms among people with Parkinson’s disease.
Machine learning tracks tremor severity over time in Parkinson’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 30, 2019
Wearable devices that use machine learning can accurately detect and rate Parkinson’s disease tremors outside the clinical setting.
Chronic skin ulcers are among top comorbid conditions associated with dementia, researchers find
By
Tim Mullaney
May 14, 2014
Chronic skin ulcers and heart issues are among the comorbidities that are significantly linked with the presence of dementia, according to recently published research findings.
A study that may never be done — but should
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 28, 2013
Government agencies and lobbyists are famous for conducting studies that prove a point — theirs, namely. That’s why I’ll be very interested to see who will have the courage to conduct one...
Johns Hopkins surgeon implants 1st U.S. brain ‘pacemaker’ for Alzheimer’s disease
By
McKnight's Staff
Dec 07, 2012
In an effort that is hoped to boost memory and reverse the mental slide of Alzheimer’s sufferers, surgeons placed a pacemaker-like device into the brain of a patient in the early stages of the disease....
Modified bingo playing method helps cognition
Jan 04, 2012
Playing bingo boosts more than just nursing home residents’ social skills: using the large, high-contrast bingo cards also improves cognitive skills and visual perception, researchers have found.
Care transitions, re-admissions to be examined during 23rd Institute for Healthcare Improvement quality...
Dec 01, 2011
Long-term care officials will have a stake in the 23rd annual National Forum of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement from Sunday through Wednesday in Orlando, FL. Nearly 6,000 healthcare professionals...
Will music improve MDS 3.0 scores?
By
Dan Cohen, MSW
Jun 22, 2011
Using iPods to reconnect long-term care residents with their favorite music is a simple intervention with great upside potential and no side effects. They’re an inexpensive tool that can have a positive...
Mountain climbing, a metaphor for caregiving
By
Liza Berger
Aug 20, 2010
Recently, two leaders at Brookdale Senior Living scaled Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. The purpose was to raise awareness of caregivers’ tireless work.