From 1999 to 2019, death rates higher in rural versus urban areas
Sep 24, 2021
Death rates were higher in rural areas for both males and females; the difference in rates widened during the study period.
Long-term care provider cites ‘moral and ethical duty’ to residents in mandating employee coronavirus...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 05, 2021
As long-term care staff member COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to lag nationally, an Ohio provider is joining a growing industry trend of mandating employee vaccination out of a sense of “moral and...
Aggressive end-of-life care often used in seniors with metastatic cancer
Feb 24, 2023
Aggressive end-of-life care used more often by nursing home residents than community-dwelling residents aged 66 years or older
CPAP, HFNO not tied to greater SARS-CoV-2 air, surface contamination
Nov 10, 2021
Another small study suggests that cough poses a higher risk for aerosol emission from the respiratory tract than continuous positive airway pressure and high-flow nasal oxygen.
Increasing social interaction improves quality of life for residents with dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 13, 2018
An hour a week of social interaction, combined with person-centered care, improves the quality of life for senior living residents with dementia and saves money, according to a study published in the journal...
Immune response may vary with choice of COVID-19 booster
Dec 16, 2021
All seven vaccines tested boosted immunity following two doses of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19; six of seven did so following two doses of BNT162b2.
Guidelines updated for managing blood pressure in chronic kidney disease patients not on dialysis
Jun 22, 2021
Standardized office blood pressure measurement is preferred for management of high blood pressure, with target of <120 mm Hg for systolic blood pressure.
People in the news, Oct. 27
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2020
Appointments and promotions at The Baptist Home, Blake Management Group, Green Courte, JEA Senior Living, Moorings Park, SmartLinx Solutions and The Springs Living.
Long-term care pharmacy leaders call for COVID-19 relief from Congress
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 14, 2020
Leaders from 12 of the nation’s largest long-term care pharmacies have sent a letter to leaders in Congress asking for $350 million in financial relief to meet challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
People in the news, April 25
Apr 25, 2017
Promotions, appointments and honors at Erickson Living, Glacier Hills, Legacy Senior Living, National Senior Campuses, Northern California Presbyterian Homes and Services, Renaissance Assisted Living and...