Operators treating Medicare Advantage enrollees for depression, dementia and frailty are unfairly penalized:...
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 11, 2020
Operators who serve a disproportionate share of beneficiaries with these conditions are penalized twice, argue researchers.
Treat depression after stroke with caution, say researchers
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 28, 2020
Treating depression can aid in stroke recovery, but the jury’s still out on the effects of antidepressants in these patients.
Art intervention improves well-being of adults with dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 04, 2019
An art gallery program for adults with dementia helps to improve well-being and normalize cortisol levels, according to a new study.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, September 6
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 05, 2019
Depression identified as genetic cause of 20 distinct diseases … For pressure ulcer prevention, expensive air mattresses have little benefit over specialist foam … Social networking sites affect nurses’...
Voice of depression: Improved technology detects low mood in vocal cues
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 15, 2019
Researchers have created a technology tool that can more accurately detect depression in the voice. They’d like to see it translated into real-world applications.
How to support depressed workers and reduce absenteeism
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Sep 11, 2018
As a consulting psychologist, my official job is to provide psychological services to the residents of the nursing homes in which I work. Occasionally, though, I’m asked by a department head to informally...
Measurement to generate success
By
Valerie Palmieri
Mar 25, 2015
To ensure maximum efficiency, the “triple aim” measurement approach will deliver the highest quality of care by improving the patient experience with care delivery, the quality of care and...
Depression tool’s accuracy questioned
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 01, 2014
A familiar tool for diagnosing depression in dementia patients might not be very effective in the nursing home setting, according to recent findings in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Nursing homes should think twice before using a well-known tool for diagnosing depression, researchers...
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 15, 2014
A familiar tool for diagnosing depression in dementia patients might not be very effective in the nursing home setting, according to findings recently published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Battling depression: Advice on how to make seniors feel valued by others
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Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Apr 17, 2014
Senior living providers can design programs that increase the opportunities for residents to be valued within their communities and in the outside world. They have nothing to lose but high depression rates....