‘Epidemic’ diuretic overuse is harming seniors, researcher says
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 25, 2013
Diuretics are widely prescribed for conditions affecting the elderly without proper consideration of the drugs’ side effects, according to recently published research.
Lifestyle factors mean Southern providers have greater chance of treating stroke patients, researchers...
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McKnight's Staff
May 29, 2012
Death rates associated with strokes are declining, but lifestyle differences and socioeconomic forces are keeping people in Southern states more susceptible to strokes, researchers emphasize in newly released...
Long-term care providers should be eligible for EHR incentives, providers stress
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McKnight's Staff
Aug 22, 2012
Federal health officials need to offer long-term care providers incentives to adopt Stage 3 Meaningful Use criteria for electronic health records, a provider group recommended.
Dual-stiffness flooring in nursing homes helps reduce fractures from falls, study shows
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 12, 2013
Nursing home residents who fall on dual-stiffness flooring may be less prone to fractures, according to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association.
What do you think: Can resident surveys improve care?
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 01, 2010
Surveys that gauge resident and consumer satisfaction are becoming the norm in long-term care. Generating a strong response rate is increasingly critical
Identifying problem-solving deficits can help slow Alzheimer’s progression, study finds
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McKnight's Staff
Sep 11, 2012
Identifying traits of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) a condition that frequently precedes Alzheimer’s can help families and clinicians get an earlier jump on Alzheimer’s treatments, a study...
Paying higher out-of-pocket medical costs could strain seniors’ finances, study finds
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McKnight's Staff
Sep 06, 2012
If seniors have to pay a higher portion of their medical costs, it could lead to their financial ruin, especially if they have dementia, a study asserts.
Evangelical Lutheran tops nonprofit senior living list
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McKnight's Staff
Sep 05, 2012
The LeadingAge/Ziegler 100 report reflects an increase in independent and assisted living communities, and a decrease in nursing homes as part of the mix. The average system on the list had 2,008 units...
Group calls for improved provider quality and error reporting
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 17, 2012
With reimbursement increasingly tied to quality and safety measures, it’s imperative providers have best practices in place, according to a “call to action” released by a healthcare quality...
House passes spending cut bill containing Medicare spending cuts
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McKnight's Staff
May 11, 2012
The House on Thursday passed spending cut legislation that included a 2% cut in Medicare spending.