Pills created from fecal matter are the latest breakthrough in treating Clostridium difficile, according to a doctor in Canada who says he has cured about 30 people this way.
FDA approves Botox as effective treatment for overactive bladder
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 23, 2013
Botox may be more synonymous with the Real Housewives reality franchise than long-term care residents, but it could soon be a treatment of choice for urinary incontinence.
Outcomes worse for hospitalized patients with incontinence
Dec 08, 2021
Outcomes even worse for hospitalized patients with incontinence who require treatment of incontinence-associated dermatitis
Feature: Not a normal part of aging
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 06, 2015
Keeping incontinent residents healthy, dignified and satisfied is a full-time chore — if providers are educated and keeping a proper eye on those in their care
Transportation options for long-term care residents are plentiful
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2007
When it comes to getting around, the choices for long-term care residents and caregivers have never been better.
How to do it: Skin and incontinence care
By
John Hall
Apr 10, 2023
Keeping nursing home caregivers motivated can be a stressful battle, particularly when they’re addressing stubborn skin care issues in elderly residents.