» Brookdale Senior Living sold three continuing care retirement communities to Frontline Management. The deal involved properties in Arizona, Ohio and South Carolina. They have a total of 782 units across...
Study: Disinfectants raise COPD risk among caregivers
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Amy Novotney
Dec 05, 2019
Regular use of chemical disinfectants among female nurses may increase the risk they will develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a study published in JAMA Network Open said.
Myths persist about the stages of aging
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 05, 2019
A majority of older adults and caregivers mistakenly believe that sharp declines in quality of life are unavoidable, according to a survey from WebMD and The John A. Hartford Foundation.
Ask the nursing expert: What can I do to feel rejuvenated?
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Amy Stewart
Dec 05, 2019
I’ve been a director of nursing services for several years. I’m thinking of leaving due to burnout. What can I do to feel rejuvenated?
Study: EHR data can predict ulcers better than Braden
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 04, 2019
Move over, Braden? Mathematical models built on readily available electronic health record data predicted the development of pressure wounds better than the ubiquitous Braden scale tool in a large study...
Patient’s skin may close venous ulcers
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 04, 2019
A pilot of a new cellular and tissue-based product derived from a patient’s own skin showed promise in closing venous stasis leg ulcers (VLUs), even after conventional treatments had failed. Researchers...
Ask the treatment expert: What causes diabetic ulcers?
By
Jeri Lundgren
Dec 04, 2019
What causes diabetic ulcers?
More home care needed for heart patients, study finds
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 04, 2019
Heart patients are less likely to return to a hospital after a skilled nursing discharge if they are prescribed home care, a new study has found.
Give BP pills before bed for best results
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 04, 2019
Taking antihypertensives at bedtime improves blood pressure control and significantly lowers cardiovascular risk, say researchers in Spain. They followed 19,000 patients who took prescription medications...
As the care expert: Are there any resources to find a medication or a group of medications fast?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Dec 04, 2019
I am new to long-term care and notice many residents are on numerous medications. Are there any resources besides the poison control number to use if a nurse is needed to find a medication or a group of...