“I don’t believe I’ve ever witnessed as many people at a hearing,” Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R-NC) remarked last week. She was referring to a high-profile session at the Senate Committee...
CDC recommends shingles vaccination for older adults
May 19, 2008
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a recommendation that adults aged 60 and over be vaccinated against shingles.
Justice O’Connor addresses full house at Alzheimer’s hearing
May 16, 2008
The Senate Special Committee on Aging played host to two high-profile witnesses this week at a hearing on Alzheimer’s that drew an enormous crowd.
Lifetechniques touts electronic pillbox study
May 14, 2008
Older adults following a medication regimen are less likely to miss doses when reminded by an electronic pillbox that both beeps at the appointed drug-taking time and announces the number of pills to take,...
Record amount of flu vaccine expected for next season
May 13, 2008
After last season’s flu vaccine struggles, the top five vaccine manufacturers have announced plans to produce a record number of doses – more than 143 million for the 2008-2009 season.
John Erickson: Full speed ahead
By
Liza Berger
May 01, 2008
John Erickson, CEO, Erickson Retirement Communities
Rethinking resident bathing
By
Julie Williamson
May 01, 2008
It’s one of the hardest tasks for caregivers, but bathing does not have to be a chore if you focus on residents’ needs
Kindred earnings soar in first quarter
May 08, 2008
Profits at Kindred Healthcare Inc., one of the nation’s largest nursing home chains, shot up by 87% in the quarter ending March 31, 2008, to nearly $15 million, as the company performed higher than...
Nursing home stocks rise on positive outlook of proposed Medicare rule
May 05, 2008
Nursing home company shares rose on Friday following the release of a proposed government rule to cut Medicare funding in fiscal year 2009 by a net $60 million.
Must see TV
Apr 23, 2008
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. has new multi-dimensional HDTVs, which offer enhanced sight and sound capabilities. The new models are also lightweight, according to Mitsubishi.