Antipsychotics raise mortality risk in dementia no matter comorbidities, investigators say
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 24, 2022
Antipsychotics are associated with a higher risk of death in older adults with dementia, with none of the excess risk due to the drugs’ interactions with cardiovascular comorbidities or diabetes,...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Jan. 24
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 24, 2022
Debate over visitor access rages as more states require vaccination … Alzheimer’s Association, Joint Commission launch effort to improve memory care in assisted living, nursing homes … Nursing home...
Debate over visitor access rages as more states require vaccination
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 21, 2022
Operators need more flexible federal guidance regarding visitor access to nursing homes to protect their facilities during community COVID-19 surges without fear of falling out of compliance.
More MA special supplemental benefits good for long-term care industry: expert
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Danielle Brown
Jan 21, 2022
The rise in Medicare Advantage plans offering nonmedical supplemental benefits this year is good news to the long-term care industry because it allows more seniors to access additional services, according...
AARP calls on nursing homes to require COVID-19 boosters for residents, staff
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2022
COVID-19 infections are at an all-time high among residents and staff and resident death rates are rising. Now is the time to “get shots in arms,” AARP leaders urged operators.
Remdesivir cuts risk of severe COVID-19 by 87 percent in non-hospitalized patients
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2022
The results suggest that remdesivir (brand name Veklury) could be used to treat outpatients early in the disease course, researchers say. The drug currently is authorized for use only in hospitalized COVID-19...
Two hours of weekly exercise helps patients with Parkinson’s maintain mobility
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2022
Patients with early-stage Parkinson’s disease extended their physical and cognitive abilities with a modest amount of moderate exercise each week, a new study finds.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Jan. 21
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 21, 2022
More nursing homes require COVID-19 tests of visitors; families are complaining … HHS to funnel $103 million into healthcare worker training, retention … Scientists project end to omicron wave, but...
CDC: Prior infection plus vaccination tied to lower COVID-19 case rates
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 20, 2022
A new public health study suggests not only that vaccination protects against developing severe illness, but that surviving a bout with COVID-19 prevents reinfection, investigators say.
A warning if you accepted Provider Relief Funds: Prepare to be audited
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Kimberly Marselas
Jan 20, 2022
Skilled nursing providers who accepted Provider Relief Funds should prepare for widespread audits by later this year.