It’s all Greek to CNA who tackled language barrier for patient’s care
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 04, 2022
Alden Town Manor Health and Rehab certified nurse aide Estefanny Bedolla took the meaning of “going above and beyond” to the next level when she recently learned how to speak Greek to communicate and...
Pandemic research uncovers new links between COVID and cognitive decline
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Aug 04, 2022
Studies presented at a major Alzheimer’s conference are shedding new light on how the pandemic has impacted patients’ thinking skills and memory.
Our simple, revolutionary tool to understanding those living with dementia
By
Angie Frantz
Aug 01, 2022
I recently had the honor of attending the Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) 2022 Global Conference in London, England, where I presented a memory care initiative that we’ve been rolling out across...
Rapid loss of smell could be early indicator of dementia
By
John Roszkowski
Aug 01, 2022
A new study suggests that a rapid loss of smell could be an early indicator of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older adults, and that olfactory testing may show promise for clinicians in monitoring...
Resident well-being – Is the prescription pad enough?
By
Arif Nazir, MD, CMD
Charles de Vilmorin
Jul 26, 2022
We are just as likely to be impacted by our social surroundings as we are by our body’s health. These social determinants of health can determine how healthy we are today and what our future health might...
Pandemic has taken significant toll on patients with dementia, geriatricians say
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 26, 2022
The pandemic has hastened the cognitive decline of patients with dementia in unprecedented ways, doctors confirm. Despite rising cases, clinicians must emphasize socialization, they say.
More workers coming to SNFs thanks to $40 billion in COVID care funding
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 14, 2022
A federal investment of more than $40 billion to strengthen and expand the workforce includes money to hire more workers for skilled nursing, assisted living and other healthcare facilities.
Having My Say | We must find a way to stress better behavioral care
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2022
Given all the attention the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has streamed on skilled nursing lately, the agency will surely expect more from providers on the behavioral front, too.
‘Good evidence’ drugs used to treat ADHD could benefit Alzheimer’s patients
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 07, 2022
A new analysis of existing research suggests there is “good evidence” that drugs commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder also may be effective in treating Alzheimer’s disease.
PTSD linked to faster cognitive decline in middle-aged women
Jul 06, 2022
Worse cognitive trajectories seen in association with higher number of PTSD symptoms among middle-aged women