Connecticut gives nursing homes temporary funding reprieve … Genetic cancer risk scam aimed at seniors potentially stealing ‘millions’ from Medicare … Researchers use mobile games to detect cognitive...
New drug may guard against Alzheimer’s-related memory loss
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 10, 2019
A new trial drug may help to protect memory – even when a person’s brain has developed signs of Alzheimer’s disease, according to ongoing research.
Improve your transition game during this Sept. 24 webinar
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 09, 2019
Skilled care operators will learn how to build a transition-to-home program based on best practices during a Sept. 24 McKnight’s webinar.
Build it and they will stay: Creating job satisfaction for CNAs
By
Heidi Hendrix
Sep 09, 2019
Let’s be honest. The fundamental reason for a job or occupation is to provide financial income for ourselves and our families. This may answer the question, “Why do I have a job?” However,...
September Business Briefs
Sep 06, 2019
» Genesis Healthcare aims to own or have buying options on 30% of its portfolio by late next year. The post-acute giant has shed 136 properties since 2016, but CEO George V. Hager Jr. said “favorable...
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’...
94% accurate Alzheimer test
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 04, 2019
A blood test that helps detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, when combined with measures of two major risk factors, identifies early brain changes with a 94% level of accuracy, researchers have...
To protect your heart, don’t sleep too much – or too little
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 03, 2019
Six to nine hours of nighttime sleep is the sweet spot for preventing a heart attack – even for those at high risk, a new study has found.
High-dose, two-drug combo fights bone loss, fracture in osteoporosis
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 29, 2019
A combination of two osteoporosis drugs, one at high dose, significantly increases bone mineral density in high-risk osteoporosis sufferers.
Choking hazard: Seniors struggle to swallow vitamins, calcium pills
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 21, 2019
Older adults are much more likely to choke on dietary supplements than are younger adults. Multivitamins and calcium pills are the biggest culprits.