A dozen frontline workers honored for ‘extraordinary service’ during pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 02, 2020
A dozen direct caregivers at nursing homes, senior living and various long-term care facilities were honored for their “exceptional acts of care” during the pandemic.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, June 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 30, 2020
Owners take rare step to isolate with residents during pandemic … Causal link found between air pollution and elders’ increased mortality … Gene study shows how Alzheimer’s affects genders differently...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, June 29
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 28, 2020
COVID-19 may lead to strokes, a dementia-like syndrome, and psychiatric conditions, survey finds … New gene may drive earliest Alzheimer’s brain changes … Diabetes-related amputations on rise in...
Residents who do these two things most likely to live 100 years
By
John O'Connor
Jun 23, 2020
Older adults who are socially engaged and don’t smoke dramatically improve their chances of living to age 100, researchers in New Zealand have found.
House subcommittee investigating CMS, nursing homes’ COVID-19 responses
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 17, 2020
The federal government and five of the largest nursing home operators are being targeted by a House panel in a newly launched investigation into the handling of the coronavirus crisis.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: George Hager
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 15, 2020
George Hager has brought an astute blend of strategic and tactical skills to his job as the top exec of the largest nursing home operator in the United States.
Providers appeal to VP to investigate PPE distribution ‘failures’; Senate subcommittee holds hearing...
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 12, 2020
Providers across the country have reported they’ve received faulty personal protective equipment from the federal government. The second largest nursing home association is now calling on Vice President...
Pro-GeneX COVID testing supports PharMerica, nursing homes
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 10, 2020
Genetic testing company Pro-GeneX has pivoted its services to build on a standing relationship with PharMerica and long-term care clients who need more access to testing during COVID-19 outbreaks. While...
Genesis Healthcare is now requiring new residents or readmissions to be placed in quarantine units for 14 days prior to being transitioned into the general facility population in response to the COVID-19...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, May 27
By
Alicia Lasek
May 26, 2020
White House lowers insulin costs to $35 a month for Medicare enrollees … CMS rule changes aim to increase telehealth access for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries … Sleep disturbances appear to predict...