Single injection reverses diabetes causes, symptoms in mice … Nursing home wing to become heroin detox unit? … “Multitude of barriers” to better end-of-life care in nursing homes
Also in the news for July 15, 2014 . . .
Jul 15, 2014
Accomplice in nursing home photo scandal yet to be identified … Cheap diabetes drug could keep Alzheimer’s at bay? … Kindred narrows Gentiva bid, raises offer price … AIR Act would...
Also in the news for July 1, 2014 . . .
Jul 01, 2014
Former assisted living worker used the facility as his “sexual hunting ground,” judge states … Kindred blasts Gentiva’s latest move to scuttle hostile takeover … FDA approves...
Is your facility at risk?
By
Shridhara Alva Karinka, Ph.D.
Jun 16, 2014
Glucose test strips in vials do pose a risk of contamination within healthcare facilities. Why assume this risk when it is unnecessary and potentially dangerous? As with all products used in a patient’s...
Fitness programs improve quality of life for wheelchair users
By
Craig Hood
May 27, 2014
Regardless of the resident’s age, physical condition or exercise experience, there are a number of techniques for helping them exercise and gain from its many benefits. Any type of exercise can be...
Fraudsters admit they bought nursing home drugs as part of $60 million scheme, feds announce
By
Tim Mullaney
May 16, 2014
A husband and wife have pleaded guilty to masterminding a sprawling drug diversion scheme that involved reselling nursing home medications, according to federal and state authorities.
Chronic skin ulcers are among top comorbid conditions associated with dementia, researchers find
By
Tim Mullaney
May 14, 2014
Chronic skin ulcers and heart issues are among the comorbidities that are significantly linked with the presence of dementia, according to recently published research findings.
Management of Diabetes in the Long-Term Care Setting
Apr 21, 2014
This CME, CNE and ACPE accredited activity will help improve your knowledge of the treatment of diabetes mellitus and improve the quality of care for older adult patients in the long-term care setting....
Study: Diabetes often precedes wounds
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2014
Diabetes is the co-morbid condition most strongly associated with the development of pressure ulcers in nursing home residents, according to an analysis of existing research.
Foot ulcers double the cost of diabetes care, study finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Mar 17, 2014
Eliminating foot ulcers would cut costs for diabetes care in half, according to researchers with consulting firm The Analysis Group.