Docs struggle with making MCI diagnoses, 2022 Alzheimer’s report finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 23, 2022
Less than half of primary care physicians surveyed report being comfortable diagnosing mild cognitive impairment that’s due to Alzheimer’s disease. Fully 90% told researchers that it is “hard...
Third COVID shots ready for LTC by Sept. 20; vaccine efficacy declines in nursing homes
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 19, 2021
The U.S. government is prepared to offer COVID-19 booster shots to vaccinated Americans beginning on Sept. 20, including direct delivery to long-term care facility residents, officials announced Wednesday.
FDA approves fast-results antigen test for COVID-19
By
Alicia Lasek
May 11, 2020
The first federally approved test of its kind, the point-of-care diagnostic is administered using a nasal swab.
Resolve to nominate someone for the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards by Jan. 5
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday, Jan. 5, is the deadline for 2022 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards nominations.
Residents immersed in activities are less likely to suffer memory loss, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 11, 2019
Engagement in mentally stimulating activities is linked to a lower risk of age-related memory loss, a new study says. Moreover, greater participation appears to fuel better outcomes.
CMS edicts bring tougher survey conditions to nursing homes
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Danielle Brown
Nov 15, 2021
More oversight is coming for nursing home providers after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services directed surveyors to take a more critical look at nurse competency and residents’ quality of care...
PPE, staff shortages unchanged: CMS data show 1 in 5 facilities ‘severely’ affected
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 24, 2020
There were notable clusters of equipment shortfalls in certain states. A quarter of U.S. counties had at least 44% of nursing homes reporting low staffing levels.
Blood clotting emerges as a new COVID-19 risk
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John O'Connor
May 03, 2020
It’s well established that COVID-19 fuels severe respiratory problems. In addition, those with severe infections also risk abnormal blood clotting, according to Irish clinicians.
Boosters on the way: LTC residents, healthcare workers may top fed’s list after CDC approves 3rd shot
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 16, 2021
The Biden administration has secured 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses as part of a strategy to provide additional shots to already vaccinated priority groups this fall, investigators have been told....
Healthy lifestyle behaviors reduce dementia risk regardless of family history, study finds
By
Donna Shryer
May 21, 2021
Healthy lifestyle behaviors lower dementia risk, and that includes those with or without a family history for dementia, preliminary research from the American Heart Association has found.