Ischemic stroke survival rate improving, but racial disparities exist
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 16, 2024
Americans are more likely to survive strokes today compared to the past, but Blacks are more likely than whites to die within five years after a particular stroke event, according to a new report based...
Study eyes link between sleep, cognitive decline in older women
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 16, 2024
A new study will look at how sleep affects the development of dementia. Sleep problems, which are common in dementia, are often thought to be an outcome of the disease, but recent evidence indicates sleep...
Nursing home infection control weaknesses persist, researchers warn
By
Josh Henreckson
Jul 16, 2024
Many of nursing homes’ infection prevention and control weaknesses initially exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic still demand additional support and resources, researchers warn in a new JAMDA study.
Meet Jaclyn Gardner, 2024 Veteran VIP honoree
By
Adam Healy
Jul 16, 2024
Jaclyn Gardner, director, operations management at LCS in Des Moines, IA, is a Veteran VIP honoree in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
Meet Cathy Farmer, 2024 Veteran VIP honoree
By
Adam Healy
Jul 16, 2024
Cathy Farmer, director of clinical services at Goodwin House Alexandria in Alexandria, VA, is a Veteran VIP honoree in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
Meet Teresa Edge, 2024 Veteran VIP honoree
By
Adam Healy
Jul 15, 2024
Teresa Edge, regional clinical executive at Bedrock Care in Royersford, PA, is a Veteran VIP honoree in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
Senior Care Survey Report: Workforce 360
Navigating the future of care: Senior care leaders focus on workforce challenges with engagement, flexibility and retention.
How the feds can pay for the nursing home staffing mandate
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 11, 2024
Long-term care providers are being indoctrinated yet again to a harsh life lesson that goes something like this: He with the biggest stick usually wins. Sub in “deepest pockets” for “biggest stick”...
Keeping diabetes at bay for 4 years can improve long-term health, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2024
People with prediabetes can lower their long-term risk of death and diabetes-related complications if they can delay the onset of diabetes for four years using diet and exercise, according to a study published...
Medicare linked to better health in sexual minorities, report finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 10, 2024
Medicare eligibility is tied to better health in LGBTQI+ adults compared to heterosexual adults. In states with more preexisting sexual disparities, the federal health program may lower insurance disparities...