Hospital admission was down 1.2 percent for those who received high-dose flu vaccine compared to those who received standard dose, according to findings from the largest nursing home study of its kind. Read More »
Researchers have found that people who are underweight or even on the low side of normal weight in their middle ages run a higher risk of dementia as they age. Read More »
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, have discovered that non-inheritable Parkinson's disease may be caused by changes in the immune regulating gene Interferon-beta. Read More »
AARP and J.P. Morgan Asset Management will provide $40 million in assets to companies focusing on improving the lives of people ages 50 and older. Read More »
Antibiotic misuse is a growing problem in skilled nursing settings. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention have issued new recommendations to improve infection prevention programs. Read More »
As we age, our bodies send signals that it wants to rest and regroup. For some residents, however, comfort involves more than putting one’s feet up or taking a nap. Read More »
Man alleges gross negligence against a nursing home for failing to treat a catheter infection that led to gangrene and life-threatening septic shock. Read More »
Hats off to these compassionate nursing professionals who care for our nation’s elders. It’s time to recognize and appreciate the selfless work they do. Read More »
In addition to her paralysis, resident blogger Kathleen Mears has other medical issues to deal with. She shares her story about battling breast cancer. Read More »
While stress is usually associated with the development of depression, anxiety and more, researchers have also found a connection between stress and the development of Alzheimer's disease. Read More »
Many falls occur when high-risk residents attempts to toilet themselves, especially in the middle of the night. A Baltimore SNF has become the first in the United States to test a new technology from Australia designed to predict incontinence and solve the toileting before a fall can occur. Read More »
The University of the Pacific is working on a teledentistry initiative that aims to bring preventive dental care to underserved Californians in senior housing communities. Read More »
CDC data indicates that up to 75 percent of antibiotics prescribed in nursing homes are given incorrectly. This new tool encourages antibiotic stewardship in nursing homes. Read More »
State regulators revoked or suspended the licenses of 13 nurses after discovering that the caregivers lied about having nursing degrees or being licensed in other states. Read More »
New guidelines call for more justification, better criteria for the long-term use of PICCs and other types of intravenous catheters. How can nursing homes apply the best practices to improve resident safety? Read More »
The agency’s new educational program aims to curb inappropriate antibiotic use by helping residents and families understand what antibiotics can—and can't—do. Read More »
