Osteoporosis med ‘holiday’ may come with 18% higher risk of fracture
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 18, 2022
Taking time off from certain bone health drugs is recommended after three to five years, but a hiatus from risedronate is tied to an increased risk of fracture among older adults, a new study finds.
July 4 sees COVID-19 spike, ventilator shortage for Missouri hospitals
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 07, 2021
An area of Missouri with low COVID-19 immunization rates has seen a 27% spike in hospitalizations and a public call for respiratory therapists, a report finds.
Blooming success: 1,000 poinsettias donated to nursing home residents
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 20, 2017
A local radio company sent volunteers and vans full of the iconic red flowers to residents who might otherwise go without holiday visitors.
McKnight’s Daily Update takes Monday off
Aug 30, 2013
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News offices will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. The Daily Update will take Monday off and resume delivery Tuesday, Sept. 3. Have a safe and happy holiday...
McKnight’s Daily Update takes off Thursday and Friday
Jul 03, 2013
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Independence Day. Delivery of the Daily Update will be suspended and resume Monday, July 8.
As year-end approaches with funding uncertainty, a time to recharge
Dec 21, 2012
As providers and countless others around the nation anxiously await the fate of “fiscal cliff” negotiations in Washington, preparations also are underway for on-site holiday celebrations and...
McKnight’s takes President’s Day off
Feb 17, 2012
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News will be taking a break from daily news updates on Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of President’s Day.
‘Tis the season for elderly emergency room visits
Nov 30, 2009
The holidays are typically the time for families to gather for fun and cheer. But for families who haven’t been keeping track of an elderly relative’s health, the festivities may include a...