Gait speed slows long before dementia diagnosis, 15-year study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 11, 2022
Slowing gait speed may signal the onset of dementia up to nine years before cognitive decline becomes evident, investigators say. It’s also linked to Alzheimer’s-related brain changes.
As respiratory diseases spike, CDC urges clinicians to offer vaccines, antivirals
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 08, 2022
U.S. health officials have asked clinicians to help lessen the impact of an exceptional respiratory virus season on seniors and other vulnerable Americans.
LeadingAge releases booster shot toolkit for senior living, home care settings
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2021
The kit provides links to sources of support for on-site booster clinic set-up and guidance for administrators who must encourage off-site vaccine access.
Learn how to fight burnout at the McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo in 1 week
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 11, 2021
The chief nursing officer of Vocera Communications will share solutions that can remove hassles, restore human connections and increase safety and health justice for residents, families and frontline workers...
Seniors who become dizzy soon after standing risk a fall: study
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 11, 2021
Older patients should be routinely evaluated for a symptomless cause of chronic dizziness that can raise the odds of a fall within 12 months, investigators say.
Avoid antipsychotic use to lessen stroke risk in Alzheimer’s patients: study
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 29, 2021
The increased odds of experiencing a stroke within 60 days of starting treatment suggests that even short-term antipsychotic use should be avoided if possible, investigators contend.
Nursing home residents may have better CPR outcomes than their community-dwelling peers: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 14, 2021
Withholding vigorous treatment for cardiac arrest solely based on nursing home residential status is not justified, researchers say.
20-year glaucoma follow-up finds vision loss in only one fourth of patients
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 21, 2021
Ocular hypertension led to glaucoma in about half of patients over two decades, and to at least some vision loss in 25%. The findings may help clinicians and patients make personalized choices about managing...
Learn more about falls prevention at the McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo on June 17
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 03, 2021
Speaker Melissa J. McGuire, PharmD, clinical manager at Omnicare, will identify both intrinsic and extrinsic falls risk factors, review common medications that increase risk, highlight the CDC’s...
CDC extends free COVID-19 PCR testing program to assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 07, 2022
Assisted living communities now have access to free COVID-19 testing through a federal program that previously targeted schools, shelters and correctional facilities.