Grave concerns about Alzheimer’s, high lack of knowledge, report shows
Jul 21, 2011
The vast majority of adults would see a doctor if they experienced the kind of confusion or memory problems associated with Alzheimer’s disease, and would encourage a loved one to do the same, according...
Mobile sensors could provide useful health data from seniors, study suggests
Jul 18, 2011
Wireless mobile technology that can track daily activities such as walking, sitting and standing, as well as talking and interacting with others, could provide researchers with important physical and emotional...
FDA approves DPT vaccine for seniors; shingles vaccine under-utilized
Jul 12, 2011
A new single-dose vaccine that prevents tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) in those older than 65 has been approved, the Food and Drug Administration announced Friday.
Get your free CE today
Jul 12, 2011
If you listen in today for the McKnight’s Super Tuesday webcast at 1 p.m. Eastern, you can earn one free continuing education credit (CE).
Making business less risky
Jul 05, 2011
More than ever, providers face the risk of reputation-wrecking lawsuits, survey deficiencies, poor satisfaction scores and a host of other potentially damaging results.
The good news is that the effective,...
MDS 3.0 key: Data integrity
Jul 05, 2011
Quality-focused clinicians and long-term care operators have long recognized the important role that effective data collection and analysis plays in resident care, satisfaction and positive outcomes. Now...
Poll: More Americans favor independent Medicare payment board over Congress
Jul 05, 2011
More Americans prefer letting an independent payment board make decisions about Medicare spending than continuing to leave the decisions to Congress, a new poll finds.
Study: Adults pray for health
By
Mary Gustafson
Jul 01, 2011
Health struggles have spurred more Americans to prayer in recent years, a survey tracking prayer rates reveals.
The Real Nurse Jackie: Keeping it real
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jul 01, 2011
Like the fictional Showtime “Nurse Jackie,” I do have a bad back, ironically have two brunette daughters, and will get in anyone’s face — doctor, family member, surveyor, government...
Ask the nursing expert: How do you keep records organized in preparation for annual reviews?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jul 01, 2011
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC