Chronic inflammation linked to brain atrophy found in older age: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 07, 2022
The human brain is known to shrink and lose some function with age. Gender and chronic inflammation may also be linked to these changes, a new study finds.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 7
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 07, 2022
States see nursing home COVID cases jumping … Assisted living communities in the South, Midwest hit hard by COVID: CDC … LeadingAge awards DC members $20K in grants to support vaccine access, equity...
New wave of flu cases, COVID-19 hospitalizations hits U.S., impacting seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 06, 2022
Flu activity was the highest in a decade last week and hospitalizations for three respiratory viruses are straining healthcare systems, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said on Monday.
Healthcare worker vaccination mandate could end after a military vax withdrawal
By
Joe Bush
Dec 06, 2022
Two national vaccine mandates, including the one affecting most nursing home workers, are under attack and could face reversal.
States see nursing home COVID cases jumping
By
Joe Bush
Dec 06, 2022
Numerous areas, including two western states in particular, have seen a recent surge in COVID-19 cases among the elderly. California’s skilled nursing facilities have perhaps seen it the worst: a quintupling...
Portable air purifiers improve cardiovascular health in COPD, researchers find
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 06, 2022
Participants who used air purifiers with active HEPA and carbon filters had improved markers of heart health. This included a 25% increase in heart rate variability, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Dec. 6
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 06, 2022
Having a sense of purpose can lower the risk of death from any cause … New nursing home quality coalition Moving Forward requests feedback … Researchers granted $7.3M from CDC to study long COVID …...
Burnout epidemic sparks plan to boost HC worker well-being
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 05, 2022
Creating a culture of well-being and providing mental healthcare for nursing home staff is a powerful tool for not only helping residents but attracting and retaining employees, a National Academy report...
Ask the payment expert … about pending removal of Section G
By
Eleisha Wilkes, RN, RAC-CTA, RAC-CT, DNS-CT
Dec 05, 2022
What is the impact of Section G being removed from the MDS?
Help prevent dementia by managing multimorbidity, researchers counsel
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 05, 2022
There are 15% higher odds of later developing dementia with each added chronic condition, investigators say.