Sleep medication shows promise in battling delirium for older hospitalized adults
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Donna Shryer
Aug 17, 2024
Delirium, associated with disrupted sleep, is common among older hospitalized adults. In addition to presenting immediate management issues, delirium can increase the long-term risk of dementia, institutionalization...
Experts fear damage to long-term care pharmacies as CMS touts newly negotiated drug prices
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Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 16, 2024
Pharmacies that supply long-term care facilities are warning of dire consequences after regulators announced newly negotiated drug costs.
Staffing pressures push another local government out of skilled nursing. Veterans may benefit
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 15, 2024
Staffing pressures at a county-owned nursing home in New Jersey are so challenging that elected leaders have asked the state to take over the site and convert it into a veterans home.
Study shows LTC costs are seniors’ No. 1 health concern, but expert says no help in sight
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Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 14, 2024
The number one health-related concern of older adults in the United States is the cost of long-term care, but a former US congressman and insurance commissioner said there is little political appetite...
FDA gives nod to next phase of trial to test bezisterim for Parkinson’s disease
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 13, 2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the clinical trial design for a Phase 2 study on bezisterim, an oral drug for people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. BioVie is the company...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Aug. 14
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 13, 2024
AHCA names two Gold National Quality Award winners for 2024 … Chapter 11, healthcare, real estate distress indices all up in Q2 … OK approves nursing home rate boost … LeadingAge CAST updates infection...
First facility assessment deadline leaves gaping questions about surveyor intent
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 12, 2024
After three months of preparation, skilled nursing providers across the country were required late last week to complete their first enhanced facility assessment.
‘Needs Rounds’ improve palliative care, reduce hospitalizations in nursing homes: research
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Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 12, 2024
Regular, focused meetings to discuss the specific needs of nursing home residents requiring palliative care can reduce repeated hospitalizations and improve the quality of a person’s final days, according...
Amid ‘overwhelming’ data choices, too many high-performing nursing homes still miss out on referrals:...
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 11, 2024
Skilled nursing facilities earning the highest rates under the Patient Driven Payment Model aren’t necessarily bringing in the most referrals, a new analysis finds.
COVID on the rise in nursing homes along with vaccine reluctance and mistrust
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 11, 2024
COVID cases are on the rise again in nursing homes, and the largest nonprofit provider advocacy is asking the White House to create and stick to an annual vaccination schedule to help combat vaccine fatigue...