Premature menopause linked to chronic disease risk after age 60
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2020
Women who reach menopause prematurely are at high risk of developing multiple chronic conditions after age 60, say Australian researchers.
Insulin spray leads to significant benefits for those with dementia, study finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 09, 2015
Taking a man-made form of insulin improved memory and cognition in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, according to recently published findings.
Where are the long-term care professionals?
By
Mary Helen McSweeney
Oct 02, 2013
The number of older adults and adults with disabilities in the United States is rapidly increasing. Individuals looking for rewarding healthcare careers in a competitive job market should be filling all...
Judge admits he took a bribe to reduce $5 million nursing home award
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Tim Mullaney
Jan 12, 2015
A former Arkansas circuit court judge has pleaded guilty to charges that he took a bribe in exchange for reducing a $5.2 million judgment against a nursing home, authorities announced Friday.
How to do it… Choosing long-life furnishings
By
John Hall
Dec 05, 2018
Experts offer steps that staff and residents can take to slow down the degradation and extend the lifespan of chairs, tables and other furnishings commonly found in eldercare settings.
Ex-judge asks to rescind guilty plea in nursing home bribery case
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Feb 16, 2016
A former judge is asking to withdraw his guilty plea on charges he took a bribe in exchange for reducing a $5.2 million judgment against a nursing home.
Common soaps could endanger healthcare workers, study finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 21, 2014
Healthcare facilities should consider replacing antibacterial soaps containing the chemical triclosan, University of California-San Francisco researchers assert in a recent Journal of Occupational and...
Positive attitude lessens health risks for older adults, study shows
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 29, 2012
Seniors who maintain a positive outlook can counteract negative affects of a lonely life, Canadian researchers have found.
Low muscle mass explodes risk of death in seniors, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 01, 2019
Muscle loss helps predict longevity in seniors, especially women, whose mortality risk spikes when muscles mass declines, investigators have found.
Vermont ACO tests 1-night hospital-stay waiver
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 22, 2018
A Vermont accountable care organization is trying out a new approach to better coordinating care between hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.