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Training, practice and technology pay off in real emergencies

Two real-life incidents show the importance of preparedness and training, so if the worst happens, your staff is ready. Read More »

US CareNet expands into care management

US CareNet will provide chronic care and transitional care management, population health management and care coordination services for healthcare providers through NavCare, its new business division. Read More »

The cost of payroll-based journal reporting adding up fast

Skilled nursing facilities are quickly finding the Payroll-Based Journal Reporting, mandated timekeeping regulations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, are more time-consuming than anticipated. Read More »

Hospital care transitions are key for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias

Going to the hospital can be confusing for those with dementia, complicate their clinical symptoms and even make their dementia worse. Some hospitals may be better prepared and trained in dementia care than others, says a panel of care transition experts. Read More »

Study finds link between brain injury and Parkinson’s but not Alzheimer’s

Researchers did not see a relationship between people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and late-onset Alzheimer's disease in one of the largest studies of TBI to date, signaling the need for more brain research. Read More »

Older women more vulnerable, less likely to be screened after broken hip

Fewer than one in five women who break their hip receive at least one of the recommended osteoporosis screening tests or treatments within six months of incidence, according to a metaanalysis from the AARP Public Policy Institute.  Read More »

A vaccine to prevent or reverse dementia on the horizon

Researchers are working to develop a vaccine that targets proteins in the brain that block neurons thought to cause Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.  Read More »

HHHunt invests $179M in senior living

The real estate developer is putting its money into the Mid-Atlantic states, including new memory care communities and expanded senior living spaces. Read More »

Makers of Humira, Enbrel nix generics for now

Got arthritis? The two primary drug makers of arthritis medication have submitted new patents that may keep the drugs off the generic shelf for now. Read More »

Alzheimer’s genes may be present in youth

In those with a genetic predisposition, Alzheimer's disease may already be detectable by early adulthood--suggesting researchers may have decades of warning before its potential onset. Read More »

Pat Summitt gives final gift to people with Alzheimer’s

With the help of two organizations, the beautiful boquets that adorned a University of Tennessee memorial service were rewrapped and distributed to fellow Tennesseeans with dementia.  Read More »

Ohio Medicaid Qualified Income Trust

Setting up a Qualified Income Trust/Miller Trust to fulfill the Medicaid requirements can be tricky business, so Ohio's Medicaid recipients shouldn't wait to get started on the process, says SNF resident blogger Kathleen Mears. Read More »

Muses Labs, Metabolon to study early-onset cognitive decline at molecular level

Can a person’s metabolites provide clues on how dementia begins and how treatments can be personalized? Read More »

Benchmark Senior Living creates new VP of sales and operations

The newly-created executive Vice President of sales and operations position is part of a larger effort to adopt a customer-centered approach to sales. Read More »

Update: Mass. governor slashes proposed nursing home wage increase

Earlier this year, the Legislature approved a $35.5 million increase for nursing home direct care staff wages. Gov. Charlie Baker halved the increase days before the budget was to go into effect.  Read More »

Window-shopping or moving in? Seniors take their time choosing housing

The amount of time older adults spend shopping for senior housing depends on several key factors, including whether or not their family members help them, a new market data report shows. Read More »

Medicare proposes changes to primary care payment

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed changes to the Physician Fee Schedule to change how Medicare pays for primary care with an emphasis on care management and behavioral health. Read More »

AHA warns about prescription dangers for heart failure patients

The American Heart Association has issued a statement about unintended polypharmacy consequences heart failure patients and doctors.  Read More »

CMS ranks Texas 48th in nation for antipsychotic misuse in nursing home

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Nursing Home Enforcement Report has found one in five Texas nursing home residents are improperly given antipsychotic drugs as a means of restraint.  Read More »

Group interventions key to improving health for older lesbian, bisexual women

A new study suggests weekly meetings and other peer meetups are key to helping aging women in the sexual minority speak up and get active.  Read More »

A bike ride down memory lane

The Cycling Without Age program has pedaled into Madison, Wis., allowing seniors to get back on the bike—and they don’t even have to pedal.  Read More »

Erickson Living hires VP for business strategy and development

Erickson Living, a national developer and manager of continuing care retirement communities, grows its executive team ahead of anticipated facility growth. Read More »

Giving thanks on July 4

Resident blogger Kathleen Mears reflects on how her Fourth of July celebrations have changed over the years—and how thankful she is for memories of both. Read More »

Senior housing inventory outpaces absorption, NIC reports

The second quarter report from The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) shows senior housing occupancy levels are unchanged but could decline in the future. Read More »

Ethics and professionalism

Integrity and ethical standards can open doors for caregivers and show how professionalism can be a differentiator both in terms of staff and the business. Read More »

House proposes $350M increase for dementia research

The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee has proposed increasing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research funding by $350 million for the National Institutes of Health to $1.26 billion.   Read More »

OnShift to offer PBJ software for LeadingAge members

OnShift will offer its payroll-based journal reporting software through an exclusive special discount program to help LeadingAge members meet the government reporting mandate.  Read More »

Home care company partners with National Parkinson Foundation

Honor, a senior home care startup, has joined forces with the National Parkinson Foundation to train caregivers how best to provide non-medical care for clients with Parkinson’s disease. Read More »