Renovating a 20-year-old facility in West Texas takes more than fresh paint and new furnishings — it’s a transformation into a modern center
Relationship between nutrition and dementia remains elusive, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 06, 2022
After two years of investigation, academic researchers have come to a place that may surprise many close observers: They have found no direct correlation between nutrition and dementia risk.
Diet may help preserve cognition: Fish, vegetables most protective foods
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 14, 2020
Study participants who consumed the most fish had a significantly slower cognitive decline rate, according to researchers.
New skin-healing findings may benefit LTC residents
By
John O'Connor
Mar 02, 2013
French researchers recently identified the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in maintaining skin cells and skin healing in advanced years. The discovery could lead to new innovations in wound...
Two new drugs show promise for hard-to-treat breast, prostate cancers
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 07, 2021
Cancer drug Lynparza (olaparib) reduced the risk of disease recurrence or death in certain aggressive breast cancers by 42% after surgery, while a new prostate cancer treatment improved survival by tracking...
First hepatitis C lawsuit filed over North Dakota outbreak
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2014
The first of what could be numerous legal complaints against HCRManorCare has been filed in relation to a hepatitis outbreak in North Dakota last year.
Flu now rampaging in long-term care facilities nationwide, officials confirm
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 20, 2015
Long-term care facilities across the country are being hit hard by the seasonal flu, due in part to a problem with this year’s vaccine, federal officials stated late last week.
Former SNF worker charged with murder in resident death
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Feb 17, 2016
A former Illinois nursing home employee was charged on Tuesday in the murder of a resident.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, June 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 30, 2021
Argentum throws support behind Nurses Care Act, qualifying TNAs beyond pandemic … Moderna’s COVID shot effective against Delta variant in lab study … ‘Biased and misleading’: No holds barred...
Infection control experts throw support behind healthcare vaccine mandates
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 01, 2021
Voluntary vaccination policies are not a sure path to herd immunity in healthcare facilities, APIC says. The infection control advocate has endorsed vaccine mandates as a condition of employment.