Traditional Medicare beneficiaries sicker at end of life than MA patients, analysis shows
By
Phil Brahm
Jun 07, 2016
Traditional Medicare patients are less healthy than Medicare Advantage patients at end of life, a new analysis finds.
Shift work exacting a heavy toll on women, study reveals
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 06, 2016
Shift work could negatively affect women more than men, suggests a British study comparing performance after 28-hour schedules that delayed sleep-wake cycles.
Targeting a silent killer
By
John Hall
Jun 06, 2016
Infections may be causing up to 300,000 resident deaths in facilities each year. A new federal program hopes to improve assessments and caregiving practices.
Day in the Life: Composing a memorable winner
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Jun 06, 2016
It all started with a suggestion from a resident in the memory care wing at Mercy Retirement & Care Center in Oakland, CA.
Painting and opera lessen agitation in resident
By
Jack York
Jun 06, 2016
On our journey last month in McKnight’s, we were introduced to a pilot from Brookdale.
Learning to step into a resident’s reality
By
George Eley and Mary Farkas
Jun 01, 2016
Each day the halls of the Hebrew Home at Riverdale are filled with dedicated staff members in bright red shirts.
Feel better than sorry for older adults
By
Stuart Greenbaum
May 30, 2016
Older adults certainly are not pathetic and aging certainly is not pitiful.
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May 19, 2016
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Want to ward off dementia? Follow Madonna’s lead
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May 17, 2016
If you really want to help cut your risks of cognitive impairment and memory loss, it might be time to go outside your comfort zone and take a few tips from the Material Girl herself.
Medical school launches Parkinson’s telemedicine solution
May 10, 2016
Neurologists at University of Rochester Medical Center have created The Parkinson’s Disease Care, New York (PDCNY) program as a virtual network for patients in the state.