New union voice joins fight for nursing home staffing minimums
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 14, 2023
Leaders of two major unions brought out the top brass and dug deep into their ranks so that nursing home staff, family members and a current resident could share the ways understaffing has affected them...
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News earns 3 more APEX Excellence awards
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 14, 2023
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News was a big national winner in the 2023 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence competition. Its team won Awards of Excellence in two writing categories, and in the best website...
Also in the News for Friday, July 14
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 14, 2023
Vacant senior care jobs declining: NIC … Senator once again pressures HHS on return to in-person work … LeadingAge calls for moratorium on HCBS rule for two provider groups
Meet Amy Bucher, 2023 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Ron Rajecki
Jul 14, 2023
Learn more about Amy Bucher, Director of Operations, Marquis Companies, Milwaukie, OR.
Meet Izabella Wells, 2023 Rising Star
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 14, 2023
Learn more about Izabella Wells, Director of Nursing, Hilltop Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Charleston, IL.
The unstoppable power of an activity director
By
Gary Tetz
Jul 13, 2023
A cherished senior (otherwise known as my dad) was lying in a hospital bed having a horrible day/week/month/year when the recreation therapist showed up. Her name was Tiffany, and along with her...
Anemia linked to elevated dementia, Alzheimer’s risks
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 13, 2023
Analyzing bloodwork for anemia could be critical in helping people assess their risks for dementia and/or Alzheimer’s.
Study ties gut bacteria to heart attack
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 13, 2023
Gut bacteria may have a role in a person’s risk for having a heart attack.
Sweltering heat problematic for people with dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 13, 2023
Scorching temperatures — think triple digits — are tough for all of us, but heat can be really dangerous for a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. That’s why knowing what to do — and...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, July 13
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 13, 2023
The tie between social isolation and reduced brain volume … More funding approved for Alzheimer’s brain wave test … Pickleball injuries need serious care, too … Access to patient portals key for...