Baby talk is OK if you are talking to toddlers. Using it to communicate with those who have Alzheimer’s disease is another story, according to a new study.
Older jugglers prove elderly learn same as youngsters
Jul 15, 2008
You may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but an older adult is a different story altogether, according to new research from Germany.
Microsoft wades into electronic medical records
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Haymarket Media
Oct 08, 2007
Leapfrogging over the government and other information technology companies, Microsoft has introduced a free Web site for consumers to store and manage medical information.
Pragmatism: Surveyors put away their big sticks
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 09, 2017
One of the biggest stories of the summer easily has been the news that full enforcement of nursing homes’ new survey system will be postponed a year.
Stark wants major change to healthcare plan
By
Liza Berger
Jan 09, 2007
Sweeping changes to the House’s healthcare agenda could be in store if the new House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee chairman has his way.
Execs: Private equity views resident care as a priority
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2007
Skilled nursing leaders defended their care practices in the wake of a New York Times story blasting private equity firms that have recently bought facilities.
Nurse who vented about relative’s care on social media found guilty of professional misconduct
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Dec 06, 2016
A Canadian nurse who took to social media to air her frustrations over a relative’s skilled nursing care has been found guilty of professional misconduct by a nursing organization.
This Music Man really delivers
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 18, 2018
Record delivery man Bob Knutson doesn’t have any training in music or music therapy. For many years, he didn’t even have an especially good ear for it, much less a passion.
Government would pay seniors to create advanced directives under Senate bill
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Tim Mullaney
Apr 16, 2014
Medicare beneficiaries would be paid to create advance directives and store them in an easy-access system if a recently proposed Senate bill were to become law.
Stories of the Year unveiled while Daily Update takes holiday break
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Dec 22, 2016
McKnight’s Daily Update is taking a year-end pause and will return Tuesday, January 3, 2016.