At the start of the so-called Great Recession, I was fortunate enough to have what can only be described as a dream job. For about nine months I worked for a food industry trade magazine covering new product...
Delirium is linked to cognitive decline and mortality: study
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2012
Seniors who have experienced episodes of delirium have a significant risk of developing dementia, research suggests.
Unusual fall prevention tool: glass of wine
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2012
Although nursing home medical directors might want to do a little research before prescribing a glass of wine at every meal, there is some evidence that seniors who imbibe would suffer fewer falls.
Experienced nurses unlikely to embrace protocols: study
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2012
Long-time nurse managers or directors are the biggest barriers to implementing new evidence-based care practices, a survey finds.
Dental habits, dementia tied
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2012
Poor dental hygiene is linked to a higher risk for developing dementia in older age, a study found.
Dishing dirt on understaffing
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2012
A spike in the number of hand hygiene deficiencies cited in nursing homes is linked to inadequate staffing, new research reveals.
J&J settles Risperdal suit for $181 million
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2012
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a unit of Johnson & Johnson, will pay $181 million to settle charges that it marketed antipsychotic medications for medically unapproved purposes.
C. diff transmissions more prevalent than thought
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2012
Clostridium difficile transmission and mortality rates are far higher in nursing homes and other healthcare settings than the most recent government statistics suggest, an investigation has found.
It’s a whole new ballgame
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2012
Built on the same footprint as a Baltimore sports landmark, a new Green House home draws cheers from staff and residents alike
A jazz band for the ages
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2012
Nursing home residents — especially long-term residents — deserve to have the best entertainment that money can buy. Unfortunately, most nursing home activity directors don’t have the budget...