When I found out Andy Rooney died over the weekend, I was unexpectedly saddened. For me, Andy Rooney represents my fondest thoughts about my own grandfather. He died from congestive heart failure, after...
Nurses key in opioid pain management
By
Mary Gustafson
Nov 01, 2011
Nurses are uniquely qualified to help control the pain of institutionalized patients undergoing pain management with opioid analgesics, according to new recommendations from a nursing panel.
Eldercare that blossoms
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2011
Seemingly small changes to a garden patio have a huge impact on the residents and their caregivers at one California nursing home.
New hope in C. diff battle
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2011
An experimental compound has been shown to effectively fight Clostridium difficile in lab mice.
Resident handling programs can minimize worker injuries
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2011
The growing disparity between the average American’s weight and safe lifting requirements presents a challenge for long-term care workers who perform heavy lifting. As a result, facilities with safe...
Survey shows seniors desire companionship at mealtime
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2011
Dining in the company of at least one person is tied to decreased feelings of loneliness and healthier eating overall for seniors, according to a new survey.
Many RNs plan to find new job when economy gets better
By
Mary Gustafson
Aug 02, 2011
Almost 25% of registered nurses surveyed at the beginning of 2011 said they would seek a new employer as the economy improves, according to a new report. A year ago, only 15% said they would seek a new...
Study: Adults pray for health
By
Mary Gustafson
Jul 01, 2011
Health struggles have spurred more Americans to prayer in recent years, a survey tracking prayer rates reveals.
Eldercare costs are up by 3.5%
By
Mary Gustafson
Jun 01, 2011
Long-term care facilities are increasing their room charges. But this year’s increase is still less than cost increases for other types of goods and services, results of a new survey reveal.
He’s tuned in to resident choice
By
Mary Gustafson
Jun 01, 2011
When iPods, the popular portable music players, started to become ubiquitous in about 2006, licensed social worker Dan Cohen Googled “iPods and nursing homes.” He found no connection between...