Dementia decline could be slowed by antiseizure meds in some cases, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 05, 2022
The results revealed profound early decline among dementia patients with active seizures, including worse cognitive and mental health, and daily functioning.
State’s access-to-care problems reflect the country’s nursing home problems
By
Joe Bush
Nov 22, 2022
Minnesotans’ access to long-term care is low. Most of the state’s nursing homes are turning away new admissions, according to a recent analysis by LeadingAge Minnesota’s Long-Term Care Imperative.
Women of Distinction Awards nominations now open
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 18, 2022
The 5th annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program kicked off this week with a limited window for nominating outstanding leaders in three experience categories.
CDC: RSV hospitalizations soar among seniors while vaccine remains on horizon
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 16, 2022
The hospitalization rate for seniors with respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV, is 10 times higher than usual for the season, federal data show.
New data: Healthcare-linked infections increased in 2021
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 16, 2022
Healthcare-associated infections have remained above pre-COVID levels in acute care settings, according to a federal progress report.
Brain changes after COVID ‘real’ and prevalent, researchers tell clinicians
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 16, 2022
New evidence shows that COVID-19 can have long-term, adverse impacts on brain health — even after mild illness. Clinicians should take note, experts say.
2023 McKnight’s Women of Distinction nomination period now open
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 15, 2022
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Home Care and McKnight’s Senior Living have opened the nomination process for the 5th annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
Financial options could be dwindling for troubled SNFs
By
John Hall
Nov 11, 2022
Inflation concerns are palpable for some already cash-strapped facilities facing occupancy issues and closure fears.
As bivalent booster uptake lags, health officials urge seniors to get vaccinated
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 09, 2022
Despite high uptake in the initial series of COVID-19 vaccines, older adults are not flocking to get the latest COVID-19 bivalent booster shot.
Study of aggression in Parkinson’s disease finds unexpected triggers
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 09, 2022
Investigators studying aggressive outbursts toward caregivers pinpointed top triggers for these behaviors, and found caregivers ill-prepared to cope.