Statins not linked to cognitive decline in the elderly
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 19, 2019
There is no link between statin medications and cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new observational study.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Nov. 20
Nov 19, 2019
Improper Medicare fee-for-service payments fell, CMS announces … Colorado nursing home employees strike over paid leave, benefits … New approach helps cut antipsychotic use in more than 50% of residents
Tarkett expands modular tile line
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 19, 2019
Flooring company Tarkett has added two new patterns to its Garden Walk Collection, one broadloom and one modular. Both new looks feature soft geometric foundations, balanced by organic overlays, a combination...
Dementia risk triples for those who cannot read
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 15, 2019
People who learn to read and write may have lifelong cognitive advantages over people who never learn these skills, a new study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, November 18
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 15, 2019
Common cognitive disorder often misdiagnosed as dementia … Belly fat finding may lead way to age-related metabolic disease prevention … Older adults have less diabetes distress, better blood sugar...
Getting wider, not bigger: An investment and planning recipe for survival before the big senior wave
By
John Hall
Nov 15, 2019
At first blush, expanding any business in a time of declining numbers of customers and sagging construction starts seems illogical. But it’s exactly what may help skilled nursing facilities thrive and...
Brookdale adds dialysis at Texas CCRCs
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 14, 2019
Brookdale Senior Living has partnered with Dialyze Direct to add on-site dialysis treatment options at four continuing care retirement communities in Texas. Although the service will be housed in skilled...
Way beyond sprucing up
By
John Andrews
Nov 14, 2019
EdenHill in New Braunfels, TX, has a diverse mix of populations to care for within its 216 units and 20-acre campus. With roots in the 1950s, the community, however, is now entrenched in the 21st century....
Brookdale sells off three CCRCs
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 12, 2019
Brookdale Senior Living has sold three continuing care retirement communities in Arizona, Ohio and South Carolina to Frontline Management. Frontline snatched up the properties — with a total of 782 units...
Heron’s Key appoints Lester health services administrator
Nov 12, 2019
Tristan Lester has been named health services administrator at Gig Harbor, WA-based Heron’s Key life plan community. He will oversee the daily operations of assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing.