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06/22/2021
“Especially given the aging population in the United States, dementia-related psychosis could become an increasing public health concern,” researchers wrote. “There is a significant need for education and awareness about dementia-related...
“Especially given the aging population in the United States, dementia-related psychosis could become an increasing public health concern,” researchers wrote. “There is a significant need for education and awareness about dementia-related...
“Especially given the aging...
06/22/2021
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06/14/2021
Some residents who learned how to communicate with family and friends through digital technology when their nursing homes closed to visitors last year used that skill to testify remotely during legislative hearings on bills affecting them.
Some residents who learned how to communicate with family and friends through digital technology when their nursing homes closed to visitors last year used that skill to testify remotely during legislative hearings on bills affecting them.
Some residents who learned how...
06/14/2021
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06/14/2021
New research shows that deceased patients with dementia experienced higher costs and burdensome end-of-life care in plans in accountable care organizations than those enrolled in Medicare Advantage.
New research shows that deceased patients with dementia experienced higher costs and burdensome end-of-life care in plans in accountable care organizations than those enrolled in Medicare Advantage.
New research shows that deceased...
06/14/2021
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06/12/2021
Results of a new study suggest that post-discharge institutional outpatient care, home health care, and primary care physician visits are associated with reduced readmissions, length of stay, and inpatient costs.
Results of a new study suggest that post-discharge institutional outpatient care, home health care, and primary care physician visits are associated with reduced readmissions, length of stay, and inpatient costs.
Results of a new study suggest...
06/12/2021
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06/08/2021
A new study found that severe neurocognitive disorders, dependence, and nursing home residence were associated with nonintensive care decisions but not in-hospital mortality for geriatric patients in an acute unit.
A new study found that severe neurocognitive disorders, dependence, and nursing home residence were associated with nonintensive care decisions but not in-hospital mortality for geriatric patients in an acute unit.
A new study found that severe...
06/08/2021
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06/07/2021
A comprehensive approach to interventions such as targeting organizational climate, multidisciplinary collaboration, and staff training could effectively reduce inappropriate prescribing of psychotropics to nursing home residents with...
A comprehensive approach to interventions such as targeting organizational climate, multidisciplinary collaboration, and staff training could effectively reduce inappropriate prescribing of psychotropics to nursing home residents with...
A comprehensive approach to...
06/07/2021
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06/07/2021
Hospital-level care at home—some of it provided over the internet—is poised to grow after more than a decade as a niche offering, boosted both by hospitals eager to ease overcrowding during the pandemic and growing interest by insurers who...
Hospital-level care at home—some of it provided over the internet—is poised to grow after more than a decade as a niche offering, boosted both by hospitals eager to ease overcrowding during the pandemic and growing interest by insurers who...
Hospital-level care at home—some...
06/07/2021
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06/07/2021
“Redesigning jobs with more breaks and reducing the work demand, and introducing multidisciplinary exercise programs, should be explored further to improve workstyle behaviors and enhance the musculoskeletal health of nursing assistants,”...
“Redesigning jobs with more breaks and reducing the work demand, and introducing multidisciplinary exercise programs, should be explored further to improve workstyle behaviors and enhance the musculoskeletal health of nursing assistants,”...
“Redesigning jobs with more...
06/07/2021
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06/01/2021
Between 2014 and 2018, variation at the state level in chronic opioid use among long-term care nursing home residents dropped by a third.
Between 2014 and 2018, variation at the state level in chronic opioid use among long-term care nursing home residents dropped by a third.
Between 2014 and 2018, variation...
06/01/2021
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06/01/2021
“Administrators should explore opportunities to reconfigure long-term care culture through communication changes, as well as the physical environment through facility design modifications,” researchers wrote.
“Administrators should explore opportunities to reconfigure long-term care culture through communication changes, as well as the physical environment through facility design modifications,” researchers wrote.
“Administrators should explore...
06/01/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care

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