Bethel Pointe wins Tech Awards Gold with platform that improves collaboration
By
Liza Berger
Oct 09, 2019
Its efforts to improve collaboration with post-acute providers helped Bethel Pointe, a skilled nursing facility in Muncie, IN, win Gold in the Safety category in the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology...
Beaufurn offers new lounge chair
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 08, 2019
Furniture manufacturer Beaufurn has introduced the European-inspired Regis Lounge Chair. With a sculpted silhouette, the high-backed chair blends mid-century and modern styles. The solid wood, swivel base...
Parkinson’s symptoms can be monitored effectively in the home: study
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2019
Parkinson’s disease symptoms can be monitored electronically while people go about their daily activities, according to a new proof-of-concept study.
Chair-based exercise improves quality of life for seniors with advanced dementia
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 02, 2019
Chair-based exercise, and chair yoga in particular, improves quality of life for seniors with advanced dementia, a small study has found.
Rosetta Stone offers new training set for healthcare
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2019
Rosetta Stone Inc., known for its technology-based language learning solutions, has announced the release of a new language training program meant to help medical professionals better communicate with...
Flu a menace for residents with heart disease, chronic conditions
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
Fully 47% of older adults are at high risk for flu complications. People with heart disease and other chronic conditions face the highest risk.
Hands-free robotic device aids with rehab
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 24, 2019
CareOne has introduced REX, its latest rehabilitation technology designed to enhance mobility for people with a wide range of impairments. REX is a hands-free robotic device used to assist with rehabilitation,...
SNF operator to pay $10K to settle opioid-related disability discrimination allegations
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Danielle Brown
Sep 17, 2019
The operator of 16 skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts has agreed to pay $10,000 to settle federal discrimination claims that alleged the provider turned away patients being treated for opioid...
PDPM’s implementation day may catch many skilled nursing managers unprepared
By
John Hall
Sep 15, 2019
Few can argue that stakeholders have worked hard to get up to speed on the Patient-Driven Payment Model.
Twice-weekly strength-based activity can help delay muscle decline
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2019
Strength-based activity helps older adults delay the muscle decline that sets in after age 50 and supports functional independence, say British experts.