The Food and Drug Administration has issued final guidance on mobile medical apps.
Device-free fall detection system may benefit seniors
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2013
A new fall detection system may be part of an “aging-in-place” solution for seniors.
To fight dementia, learn a new language
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2013
People who speak more than one language tend to develop dementia up to five years later than those who are monolingual, new research reveals.
Older Americans still reluctant to discuss end-of-life care but more putting wishes in writing
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 25, 2013
Almost a quarter of Americans over age 75 have not written down or talked to someone about their wishes for the end of life care, according to a new survey from Pew Research Group.
NCAL and NJ Hospital Association form patient safety organization for assisted living
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 22, 2013
The National Center for Assisted Living and the New Jersey Hospital Association have formed the National Patient Safety Organization for Assisted Living. The organization is the first to electronically...
Liability costs climb for long-term care, analysis finds
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 22, 2013
A nursing home operator with 100 beds can expect $194,000 in liability expenses in 2014, according to a new analysis from the American Health Care Association and Aon Global Risk Consulting.
Valuing bilingual workers
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 08, 2013
We know that speaking two languages has positive effects, ranging from an ability to switch between tasks to cognitive quickness in older adults.
‘Prosocial’ bonuses at work boost mood
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2013
Giving employees money to spend on charities or their coworkers is a way to increase job satisfaction and performance, according to Duke University research.
SNF discharges tied to income
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2013
The rate at which nursing home residents are hospitalized is linked to how well a state provides healthcare for low-income people, according to a report from The Commonwealth Fund. Minnesota was the top...
Diabetes—obesity drug to be created
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2013
U.S. pharmacy giant Eli Lilly and Company and Denmark’s Zealand Pharma are working on new treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity, the companies announced.