Better measures needed to assess pain, depression in older adults, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 08, 2022
Older adults may be experiencing pain and depression, but cognition impairment and other factors may too often prevent them from conveying those issues to doctors and caregivers.
A Day in the Life:Resident gets her diploma at 92
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 05, 2018
It took 75 years longer than most, but Dorothy Leiss now has her high school diploma.
OIG: Fraud recoveries drop to $2 billion in early 2017
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Jun 02, 2017
Bolstered by settlements from nursing home providers, federal health officials collected more than $2.04 billion in fraud and waste recoveries in the first half of fiscal year 2017, the Department of Health...
Back to you, LaVern …
By
Jan 06, 2017
Just about every morning, LaVern Withrow reports the weather and sends well wishes to hundreds of people. And she does it all without leaving Valley Oaks Care Center in East Liverpool, OH.
‘Fake stool’ a possible aid for C. diff patients
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 10, 2013
A pair of Clostridium difficile patients were cured through introduction of a super-probiotic synthetic stool called RePOOPulate, leading researchers to express hope that the treatment can be adopted on...
Long-time AMDA leader Tarnove departs
Dec 23, 2011
The American Medical Directors Association has dismissed long-time executive director Lorraine Tarnove in a sudden move that was followed by the release of a brief statement to members and then firm “no...
Ask the nursing expert: How do I balance nursing and administrative tasks?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Apr 01, 2011
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert: What is the single most cited F-tag?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Oct 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the treatment expert: What are the changes to the section M-skin conditions in the MDS 3.0?
By
Donna Sardina
May 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
Long-term care payment crisis requires major reform, experts say
Jul 23, 2010
Tweaks to the Medicaid program will not solve the growing financial burden of long-term care, according to speakers at a recent Avalere Health audio-conference.