A personalized playlist seen as key to longer workouts
By
Holly Petrovich
Jul 06, 2015
Helping residents make a personalized, tempo-based music playlist may help them better stay on track during cardiac rehabilitation, according to a study published in May’s Sports Medicine-Open.
60 seconds with … Debbie Smith
Jul 06, 2015
Q: State lawmakers have enacted policies aimed at reducing falls among older adults. Where do things stand now?
Flu vaccine tweaks aim at more protection
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2015
The flu vaccination for the upcoming season is being tweaked for broader protection, due to last year’s inconsistent coverage of influenza strains, U.S. health officials announced in June.
Nursing groups outline ways to remedy staffing shortages
By
John O'Connor
Jul 06, 2015
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco found at least 2.5 million more long-term care workers will be needed by 2030 to keep pace with growing care demands.
Ask the payment expert … about administrative financial knowledge
By
Patricia Boyer
Jul 06, 2015
How important is it for department managers to understand financial information?
Managed care: Fear awaits
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 06, 2015
The White House Office of Management and Budget review has passed an ambitious new policy that could radically overhaul the Medicaid managed care system.
3-day rule waiver in new ACO rule; LTC to take on more risk
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2015
Federal regulators have upped the ante for providers taking part in an accountable care organization model, with potentially more money going into long-term care.
Profile: Tammy Barker
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2015
As Tammy Barker, RN, has climbed through the ranks in long-term care nursing, there have been literal obstacles.
Ask the Care Expert … about safety training
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jul 06, 2015
We are looking to improve the safety of the residents at our facilities, with regard to falls and safety. Do you have a suggestion for any training material or programs?
Medical marijuana may not aid dementia
By
Holly Petrovich
Jul 06, 2015
Behavioral symptoms of dementia, such as agitation, or wandering, may not be helped by medical marijuana pills, research suggests.