Playing football may increase Parkinson’s risk … Researchers discover therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease … NIH trials fail to deliver meaningful long COVID treatments … Research looks...
PointRight’s StaffRight aligns staffing levels with resident acuity
Aug 01, 2012
PointRight Inc. recently released StaffRight. The new service helps skilled nursing facilities align staffing levels with resident acuity, which also helps improve Nursing Home Compare scores. Operators...
Dakim brain fitness systems now used in 286 senior living communities
Jul 21, 2009
Dakim Inc. announced that its brain fitness system has been adopted by 286 senior living communities across 34 states. The firm added 136 sites in the last year alone. The company helps residents build...
New details emerge in grisly bus explosion
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Haymarket Media
Feb 22, 2006
The National Transportation Safety Board has revealed more details about a grisly bus explosion that killed 23 people last year. The accident occurred as residents and staff from an assisted living facility...
Study probes bouts of lucidity among those with dementia
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 09, 2024
A recent study published in The Gerontologist sheds light on a phenomenon that many caregivers of seniors with severe dementia have witnessed: moments of unexpected clarity or recognition, often called...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Feb. 21
By
John Roszkowski
Feb 21, 2023
Omicron hospital illness 54% deadlier than flu, study finds … Drug linked to lower risk of dementia for people with diabetes … Moderna announces plan for no-cost COVID vaccine … Scientists move closer...
DM Systems introduces Heelift AFO
Oct 05, 2010
Heelift AFO is the newest offering from DM Systems Inc. The product features a semi-rigid polypropylene brace, which is positioned to provide safe ankle and foot support. Its soft foam helps prevents injury...
KCI to release portable negative pressure system
May 04, 2010
Kinetic Concepts Inc. announced plans to release the VAC Via, a mobile version of its negative pressure wound healing system. Its single-click functionality makes training and treatment easier than ever.
COMS partners with Remedy
Apr 22, 2014
COMS Interactive LLC has announced a collaboration with Remedy Partners Inc. around the Bundled Payment for Care Improvement program.
Brookdale buys 21 Sunrise assisted living facilities
Oct 13, 2009
Sunrise Senior Living Inc. will be selling 21 of its assisted living facilities to Nashville-based Brookdale Senior Living.