http://www.mcknights.com/seniors/topic/706/ Articles tagged with Seniors from McKnight's Long Term Care News McKnight's custserv@mcknights.com no People who are depressed or lonely are at increased risk of Clostridium difficile infection, according to recently published research. http://www.mcknights.com/depressed-lonely-seniors-are-more-likely-to-get-c-diff-researchers-find/article/292556/ Thu, 09 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT People who are depressed or lonely are at increased risk of Clostridium difficile infection, according to recently published research. McKnight's As you have conversations about being the partner of choice to help hospitals reduce readmissions, others are having conversations about how telemedicine in the home will become the new primary care office. As you strive to drive more Medicare business, experts are saying that there is excess care for seniors. http://www.mcknights.com/the-incredible-shrinking-industry/article/290375/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:17:25 GMT As you have conversations about being the partner of choice to help hospitals reduce readmissions, others are having conversations about how telemedicine in the home will become the new primary care office. As you strive to drive more Medicare business, experts are saying that there is excess care for seniors. McKnight's A plastic-foam ban could have a profound impact on the healthcare industry, from nursing homes and assisted living facilities to hospitals. Polystyrene foam cups have other advantages over paper cups in settings that cater to seniors. http://www.mcknights.com/bloomberg-ban-on-plastic-foam-containers-would-cost-healthcare-industry-millions/article/287629/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:40:46 GMT A plastic-foam ban could have a profound impact on the healthcare industry, from nursing homes and assisted living facilities to hospitals. Polystyrene foam cups have other advantages over paper cups in settings that cater to seniors. McKnight's Mental and physical stimulation improves seniors' memory and thinking skill, regardless of how rigorous the activities are, according to a recently published study. http://www.mcknights.com/intensity-of-activities-doesnt-determine-level-of-benefits-for-seniors-researchers-say/article/287384/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:30:00 GMT Mental and physical stimulation improves seniors' memory and thinking skill, regardless of how rigorous the activities are, according to a recently published study. McKnight's Older adults who gained the most fat in their thighs and lost the most thigh muscle were at the greatest risk for a clinically meaningful decline in walking speed in a Wake Forest study of more than 2,000 adults between the ages of 70 and 79. http://www.mcknights.com/the-latest-skinny-on-walking-strong-thigh-muscles-are-key/article/287036/ Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:32:53 GMT Older adults who gained the most fat in their thighs and lost the most thigh muscle were at the greatest risk for a clinically meaningful decline in walking speed in a Wake Forest study of more than 2,000 adults between the ages of 70 and 79. McKnight's Sometimes I wonder if it's human nature - and business nature - to be suspicious of others. To be wary of learning from others because of our "uniqueness." As businesses, we have a tendency to look at others in our market and point out the things that they do that wouldn't work for us, instead of finding the points of intersectio http://www.mcknights.com/removing-the-blinders-lessons-from-abroad/article/285955/ Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:37:00 GMT Sometimes I wonder if it's human nature - and business nature - to be suspicious of others. To be wary of learning from others because of our "uniqueness." As businesses, we have a tendency to look at others in our market and point out the things that they do that wouldn't work for us, instead of finding the points of intersectio McKnight's Some of us could live to be 150. http://www.mcknights.com/before-the-frat-party-the-nursing-home/article/283931/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:30:00 GMT Some of us could live to be 150. McKnight's Seniors are increasingly likely to be hospitalized for respiratory problems as it becomes warmer, according to a recently released study. http://www.mcknights.com/more-seniors-are-hospitalized-for-respiratory-disorders-as-the-outdoor-temperature-rises-study-finds/article/283659/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:30:00 GMT Seniors are increasingly likely to be hospitalized for respiratory problems as it becomes warmer, according to a recently released study. McKnight's The most expensive nursing home care is on average found on the East Coast, according to data released Wednesday. http://www.mcknights.com/southern-providers-charge-less-for-care-east-coast-price-tags-bigger-data-shows/article/283310/ Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:30:00 GMT The most expensive nursing home care is on average found on the East Coast, according to data released Wednesday. McKnight's Gaining a real understanding of your target market is more crucial today than it ever has been before. With increased competition and tighter budgets, you must know how to best spend your dollars and get the maximum return possible on that marketing investment. http://www.mcknights.com/superior-marketing-success-its-not-about-your-community/article/279194/ Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMT Gaining a real understanding of your target market is more crucial today than it ever has been before. With increased competition and tighter budgets, you must know how to best spend your dollars and get the maximum return possible on that marketing investment. McKnight's