The subtle difference between standing and sitting next to a patient or resident can make a huge difference in that person's perception of their care, a new study reveals.

Individuals who have had a stroke might continue to have difficulty eating three months or longer after the event, despite regaining the strength for most other physical functions, a new study finds.

Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) and influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) are on the rise in Pennsylvania nursing homes. But multipronged approaches to treatment and prevention can help, according to a new report. The study should be helpful for providers nationwide, experts say.

Roughly two-thirds of long-term care residents over the age of 65 experience unintended weight loss, also termed "the anorexia of aging."

Long-term care residents who are displaced from their facility following a natural disaster are more susceptible to illness, injury and death, new study results show.

An intervention termed "humor therapy" was as effective as antipsychotic medications in reducing agitation in dementia patients, a recent Australian study found.

A device that reduces dependency on mechanical ventilators for individuals with full or partial paralysis has been approved for use by individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease.

In elderly women, successful aging and positive quality of life indicators are linked to sexual satisfaction — even when physical health is declining — a new study finds.

Sherrie Dornberger, RNC, CDONA, FACDONA, President, NADONA

Dining in the company of at least one person is tied to decreased feelings of loneliness and healthier eating overall for seniors, according to a new survey.