Blood pressure drugs safe in older adults: new guidelines
By
Mary Gustafson
Jun 01, 2011
Hypertension in older adults — particularly in octogenarians — is much more common than in younger adults and more difficult to treat. Due to risk of complications and fear of increasing mortality,...
Dementia, oral care can be volatile mix
By
Mary Gustafson
Jun 01, 2011
Citing a link between poor oral health and increased risk of pneumonia and cardiovascular disease, a team of nurses launched a pilot project to test oral care strategies with nursing home dementia patients.
Future and past in the plan
By
Mary Gustafson
May 02, 2011
The Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans’ Nursing Home honors residents by respecting and promoting their past, and protecting their future.
Design decisions: No need to tip the valet
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 01, 2011
A new dining area overhaul helps residents enjoy the pleasures of an upscale restaurant experience without ever leaving the building.
Design Decisions: Racing to the future of care
By
Mary Gustafson
Mar 01, 2011
Sam Swope Masonic Homes of Kentucky combines the state’s culture and evolving care models while quadrupling facility size.
Most don’t prep for LTC outlays
By
Mary Gustafson
Feb 01, 2011
Sixty-five percent of Americans say they believe that long-term care planning is an important cost-saving action. But only 44% of them have started taking any steps to prepare for unanticipated costs,...
Design Decisions: It’s ‘a culture of caring’
By
Mary Gustafson
Jan 03, 2011
Nursing home incorporates elements of Asian culture into the design of its remodeling efforts to make it feel more like home