A survey of registered nurses found about 20% are planning to retire within the next five years indicating that staffing shortages could worsen.
Address signs of depression at end of life, say researchers
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 06, 2019
Many individuals experience depression in their last months alive. Researchers are calling for attention to the problem – and non-pharmacologic care.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 6
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 05, 2019
Single odds-defying case may lead to new Alzheimer’s treatments … Fully digital Alzheimer’s study to track risk factors in 400,000 volunteers … Blood samples may identify those at risk for frailty...
Medicare SNF copayment policy is linked to shorter says, worse patient outcomes, study finds
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 30, 2019
Medicare’s skilled nursing facility copayment policy could be causing residents to be discharged too soon from facilities, producing worse patient outcomes, according to University of Pennsylvania researchers.
CLA enhances Eldermark’s billing capabilities
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 29, 2019
Eldermark Software announced last week a collaboration with the professional services firm CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) that will allow Eldermark clients to address billing challenges through CLA’s outsourced...
No place like home, for acquiring post-acute infections
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 23, 2019
Hospital patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities are less likely to be readmitted with infection than those discharged to homes or home healthcare settings.
New countertop gives users a charge
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 16, 2019
The Intentek™ Wireless Charging Surface introduced this month by Formica® Laminate integrates charging coils that can wirelessly charge Qi Certified devices that are placed on top of them. Senior living...
Trial drug improves vision in age-related macular degeneration
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 16, 2019
Patients with “dry” age-related macular degeneration have shown dramatic eyesight improvements in a phase 2 clinical drug trial.
SNFs passing crippling California power outage tests with flying colors
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 10, 2019
Skilled nursing providers in Northern California have “stepped up” amid a planned power outage that has affected nearly 60 SNFs.
Cardiac rehab should start with depression screening, researcher says
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 10, 2019
With nearly 20% of cardiac rehabilitation patients being depressed and anxious, outcomes may hinge on how clinicians handle mental health care.