Allowing nurses to independently order C. diff tests could halt spread: study
By
Alicia Lasek
May 14, 2023
Allowing bedside nurses the autonomy to order testing for clostridium difficile results in faster turnaround times, which can help reduce the risk of the deadly bacteria’s transmission, researchers report.
For people with dementia, depression rose as activity levels fell during pandemic: study
By
Alicia Lasek
May 14, 2023
The study is the first to show that having dementia and reduced activity independently affected the risk of depression and anxiety during the pandemic, investigators say.
Program that diagnosed fractures virtually led to fewer ER visits for LTC residents: study
By
Alicia Lasek
May 14, 2023
A program that enabled virtual diagnosis and on-site fracture care kept 100% of participating LTC residents out of the emergency department and cut the need for clinic visits, a new study reveals.
A possible escape from the nursing home staffing mandate?
By
James M. Berklan
May 14, 2023
There may be a silver lining to the excruciating wait providers are enduring for the White House’s nursing home staffing mandate.
National Skilled Nursing Care Week kicks off Sunday
By
James M. Berklan
May 12, 2023
“Cultivating Kindness” is the theme of this year’s National Skilled Nursing Care Week, which begins Sunday. The annual event starts each year on Mother’s Day.
A first: FDA approves drug to treat agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
May 12, 2023
For the first time, the FDA has approved a drug to treat agitation related to Alzheimer’s disease dementia. Patient advocates are hailing the news, but prescribing the drug, an antipsychotic, may put...
Survey: Over half of U.S. nurses attribute burnout to understaffing
By
Alicia Lasek
May 12, 2023
Respondents linked this issue to feelings of overwork, with 71% saying that understaffing is the key reason for poor mental health.
When you wish upon a star
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
May 09, 2023
When I was a child, I remember watching the movie Pinocchio. For those not familiar with the story or movie, there was a character in it, a talking cricket named “Jiminy Cricket.” In the movie,...
Diabetes drugs may have potential to slow Alzheimer’s progression, researchers say
May 09, 2023
Evidence is growing that GLP-1 agonists may be good candidates for testing against neurodegenerative disease.
United Hebrew of New Rochelle has become an award-winning example of what residents and patients want at every stage of aging. Rita Mabli has been responsible for much of that.