Disparities plagued care for older adults of color during pandemic, report finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 11, 2023
Disparities plagued care for older adults of color during pandemic, report finds
People with dementia, caregivers deal with stigma, care access issues
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 28, 2023
Social stigma is still getting in the way of life for people with dementia and those who care for them.
McKnight’s Product Theater
Apr 22, 2024
Presentations by Hireology and Viventium
60 Seconds with … Jasmine Travers, PhD, RN
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 10, 2023
You recently studied the impact of the COVID-era Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, on nursing homes. What did you find?
NY brings fresh allegations of a for-profit nursing home “pocketing” Medicaid funds
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jun 13, 2023
New York’s attorney general wants a state court to force the owners of a Syracuse nursing home to answer questions about “pocketing” $37.6 million in government funding.
AI that helps screen for heart disease could be boon for LTC
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 12, 2023
The questionable accuracy of wearables and other digital tools screening for complex conditions such as heart disease has prevented these devices from being particularly helpful to date.
‘Huge help’ as state allows CNAs to take exam in Spanish, Chinese
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 17, 2023
A simple change to the way states administer their certified nurse aide exams could easily open the doors to hundreds of new job candidates, providers said as Massachusetts leaders took action
Are you a good shepherd?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Aug 01, 2023
I think most people are familiar with Psalm 23. It’s the one that starts with “The Lord is my shepherd,” talks about walking in the shadow of death… you know, that one. If you don’t go...
Study: Frail, older adults on blood pressure drugs have similar rates of fall, cardiovascular events
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 19, 2023
A recent study explored the effects of blood pressure medications in older nursing home residents who aren’t expected to live long. Researchers found these individuals generally have similar rates of...
Study questions fish oil claims, popularity
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 24, 2023
One in every five adults aged more than 60 years takes fish oil supplements, despite many warnings that they have no benefit for heart health. A new study sheds light on what the product labels say that...