Drug reduction may be all the rage, but it shouldn’t be outrageous
By
Steven Levenson
Jul 10, 2023
In recent years, there has been much talk about drug reduction in nursing homes. We hear about “GDR meetings” and even a new verb, as in “We are ‘GDRing’ our residents’ medications.” ...
Shifts in cholesterol, triglycerides could raise risk for Alzheimer’s
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2023
Older people with levels of cholesterol and triglycerides that go up and down a lot may be at an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementias compared to people whose levels are steady.
Isolation, loneliness linked to death
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2023
Being socially disconnected from others can have big implications on physical health. A new report that reviewed existing research showed how social isolation and loneliness, specifically, can raise your...
Study: Exercise can delay symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2023
A new study indicates that resistance-based exercise can be preventive for Alzheimer’s disease — or at least delay symptoms of it. While the Frontiers in Neuroscience study was conducted in mice, it...
Clinical briefs for Monday, July 10
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2023
Smartwatch could be useful Parkinson’s detection tool … This is the healthiest state to age in … Doc discusses importance of integrating rehab into primary care … AI can spot drugs...
CA Supreme Court backs employers in ‘take-home’ COVID case
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 10, 2023
Nursing homes and other employers cannot be held legally or financially responsible for preventing the spread of COVID-19 from their employees to their household members, the California Supreme Court has...
Coalition finalizing action plans to improve nursing homes based on National Academies report
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jul 10, 2023
More than a year after a national report condemned nursing homes for not providing the kind of safe and caring environments residents require, a coalition is readying nine action plans to address inadequacies. ...
Meet Stacy Yosko, 2023 Veteran VIP
By
Rachael Zimlich
Jul 10, 2023
Learn more about Stacy Yosko, Director of Resident Services, Harrison Senior Living (Harrison House Chester County), Coatesville, PA.
Meet Amanda Brooks, 2023 Rising Star
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 10, 2023
Learn more about Amanda Brooks, Senior Executive Director, Retirement Unlimited Inc. (Paul Spring Retirement Community), Alexandria VA.
Ask the payment expert … about insufficient documentation
By
Eleisha Wilkes, RN, RAC-CTA, RAC-CT, DNS-CT
Jul 07, 2023
Insufficient Documentation is the top SNF error leading to improper payment. What does this mean?