Report: Medication mismanagement leading to nursing home stays
Mar 11, 2008
Up to half of all seniors will mismanage at least one of their medications, which can account for “about 23 percent of nursing home admissions,” according to a new analysis in the Baltimore...
Whitman remains bullish on market
Mar 06, 2008
Arnold Whitman offered simple advice to operators concerned about turmoil in the seniors housing and care field: deliver the best possible care.
Diabetes presents growing problem for nursing homes
Mar 06, 2008
Diabetes is “enormously prevalent” in nursing homes. One out of every four residents over the age of 65 is diagnosed with the disease, according to a new report from the Institute for the Future...
Covering his behind
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 05, 2008
I don’t know if George Smitherman has higher aspirations than his current political office, but if he does, he can be sure that one, small scatological comment will stain him the rest of the days. Just...
Measles cases reported in the United States
Mar 04, 2008
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a few cases of measles, a dangerous disease for susceptible populations.
Macular degeneration linked to heart attack, stroke death
Mar 03, 2008
Those with late stage, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have five times the risk of dying from a heart attack and 10 times the risk of dying from a stroke.
Pressure’s on
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2008
Caregivers have been feeling the heat as CMS has started to focus more on wound care prevention in nursing facilities.
Ask the treatment expert
By
Donna Sardina
Mar 01, 2008
We recently admitted a patient who has an open wound on his left foot (bunion area) that is painful, red inflamed and has white hard crystals in the exudate. What is causing this?
Ask the care expert
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Mar 01, 2008
What are your thoughts on this Advancing Excellence movement?
Canadian health minister offers to wear adult diapers
Feb 29, 2008
Ontario Health Minister George Smitherman drew fire Wednesday after proposing to wear adult diapers to better understand the plight of nursing home residents in the Canadian province.