Slower late-life gait speed linked to midlife inflammation
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 16, 2024
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society found a link between midlife inflammation and late-life mobility challenges. Part of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities project,...
Study shares stats, gaps in care for nonfatal opioid overdoses among Medicare recipients
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 17, 2024
A new report published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine sheds light on nonfatal prescription drug overdoses in Medicare beneficiaries.
Mindfulness can ease nursing staff stress, analysis finds
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 20, 2024
Nurses who practice mindfulness do better at managing anxiety and stress, according to a new report published this month in the journal Archives of Psychiatric Nursing.
DOJ hits telehealth firm for $4.6M in false claims settlement involving nursing homes
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 14, 2024
A company that provides mental telehealth services to skilled nursing residents has agreed to pay the federal government $4.6 million to resolve false claims allegations.
A clear Vision (Centre) helps him see an optimistic future for long-term care
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 20, 2024
WIth the Vision Centre’s 6th Annual Symposium at hand early next week, Steve Chies is optimistically looking forward to even more. Long-term care peers would do well to hear out the center’s board...
Study defines UTI risk factors for nursing home residents on diabetes medicines
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 10, 2024
A new study documented risk factors for being hospitalized with a UTI among new sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) users who lived in nursing homes. Those who were female, had a history...
Robotic radiation can reduce number of shots needed to treat wet AMD, study reveals
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 13, 2024
Robot-guided radiation therapy can be an effective treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study published Tuesday in The Lancet.
Pay attention to Chevron cases, they may impact you more than you might expect
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Jun 21, 2024
These days, with everything happening in long-term care, discussions are often focused on minimum staffing, lack of staff, increased enforcement, and focus on quality of care and technology. That’s...
Study reveals link between nutrition deficiency, all-cause death in hypertensive older adults
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 11, 2024
A new study showed the link between nutrition deficiency patterns and the risk for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in older adults with hypertension. Authors said the pattern may be an important...
Sitting more lowers odds of healthy aging, new report finds
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 12, 2024
Sedentary behavior is associated with lowering a woman’s odds of healthy aging, while light physical activity is linked to better odds of healthy aging, according to a new report.