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Do Systematic Screenings for Dementia in NH Residents Reduce ED Transfers?
03/05/2020
Since dementia is often underdiagnosed in nursing homes, researchers sought to understand if the combination of systematic dementia screening with multidisciplinary team meetings reduced emergency department transfers.
Since dementia is often underdiagnosed in nursing homes, researchers sought to understand if the combination of systematic dementia screening with multidisciplinary team meetings reduced emergency department transfers.
Since dementia is often...
03/05/2020
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Coronavirus Stress Test: Many 5-Star Nursing Homes Have Infection-Control Lapses
03/04/2020
Since the beginning of 2017, inspectors have cited more nursing homes for failing to ensure that all workers follow federal prevention and control protocols than for any other type of violation, according to federal records.
Since the beginning of 2017, inspectors have cited more nursing homes for failing to ensure that all workers follow federal prevention and control protocols than for any other type of violation, according to federal records.
Since the beginning of 2017,...
03/04/2020
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Nursing Home Outbreak Spotlights Coronavirus Risk in LTC Facilities
03/02/2020
The spread of coronavirus disease to a skilled nursing facility in Washington state underscores the risk the deadly new virus poses in long-term care facilities, where illnesses caused by more common pathogens, like seasonal influenza, often...
The spread of coronavirus disease to a skilled nursing facility in Washington state underscores the risk the deadly new virus poses in long-term care facilities, where illnesses caused by more common pathogens, like seasonal influenza, often...
The spread of coronavirus...
03/02/2020
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OAs With Dual Decline in Memory, Gait at Higher Risk for Dementia
02/28/2020
“Older adults without dementia with parallel declines in memory and gait are associated with high risk of developing dementia and may be a group to target for prevention,” study authors found.
“Older adults without dementia with parallel declines in memory and gait are associated with high risk of developing dementia and may be a group to target for prevention,” study authors found.
“Older adults without dementia...
02/28/2020
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OAs in LTC Are Discontinuing Aspirin at End of Life
02/14/2020
New findings show that older adults are discontinuing aspirin at end of life, reflecting ongoing controversy questioning aspirin for secondary prevention in patients with limited life expectancy.
New findings show that older adults are discontinuing aspirin at end of life, reflecting ongoing controversy questioning aspirin for secondary prevention in patients with limited life expectancy.
New findings show that older...
02/14/2020
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Aging Back Clinics Improve Care of Low Back Pain Among OAs
02/13/2020
Study findings suggest that the use of Aging Back Clinics for older adults with chronic low back pain is not only feasible, but it may also reduce both pain and exposure to other potential morbidity.
Study findings suggest that the use of Aging Back Clinics for older adults with chronic low back pain is not only feasible, but it may also reduce both pain and exposure to other potential morbidity.
Study findings suggest that the...
02/13/2020
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Finding Connections and Comfort at Memory Cafes
02/12/2020
Hundreds of Memory Cafes around the country now offer Alzheimer patients and their caregivers a chance to be with others who understand their struggles and to receive social and cognitive stimulation in the process.
Hundreds of Memory Cafes around the country now offer Alzheimer patients and their caregivers a chance to be with others who understand their struggles and to receive social and cognitive stimulation in the process.
Hundreds of Memory Cafes around...
02/12/2020
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Why Home Health Care Is Suddenly Harder to Come by for Medicare Patients
02/03/2020
Medicare has changed how it pays for services. In response, agencies across the country are firing therapists; limiting physical, occupational, and speech therapy; and terminating services for some longtime, severely ill patients.
Medicare has changed how it pays for services. In response, agencies across the country are firing therapists; limiting physical, occupational, and speech therapy; and terminating services for some longtime, severely ill patients.
Medicare has changed how it pays...
02/03/2020
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Preeminent Hospitals Penalized Over Rates of Patients’ Injuries
01/31/2020
Hundreds of hospitals across the nation, including a number with sterling reputations for cutting-edge care, will be paid less by Medicare after the federal government pronounced that they had higher rates of infections and patient injuries...
Hundreds of hospitals across the nation, including a number with sterling reputations for cutting-edge care, will be paid less by Medicare after the federal government pronounced that they had higher rates of infections and patient injuries...
Hundreds of hospitals across the...
01/31/2020
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Flavonol Consumption Linked With Lower Alzheimer`s Risk
01/29/2020
New study findings suggest that older adults with diets rich in flavonols—antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables, and tea—may be less likely to develop Alzheimer disease.
New study findings suggest that older adults with diets rich in flavonols—antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables, and tea—may be less likely to develop Alzheimer disease.
New study findings suggest that...
01/29/2020
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