We’re wrapping up a time of year when many of us are heartened by seeing family and friends for the holidays. But what if residents don’t have anyone?
LGBT residents deserve better: geriatric society
By
John Hall
Feb 27, 2015
The American Geriatric Society on Wednesday issued a broad policy statement calling for long-term care health professionals to “pioneer” procedures and policies designed to more equitably and...
Food for thought: Maybe actual candy bars would be a better dining option
By
John O'Connor
Jun 02, 2014
It was while my mother was struggling with small-cell lung cancer and trying to stay above the 100-pound mark (unsuccessfully), that she first encountered dietary supplements. It’s fair to say they...
Website debuts for HIV-positive seniors
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 01, 2014
Clinicians treating people older than 50 with HIV now have a new resource.
House bill proposes safe harbor from medical malpractice litigation, could remove LTC liability actions...
By
Tim Mullaney
Mar 03, 2014
A bill in the House of Representatives would create a safe harbor system to reduce malpractice lawsuits against Medicare and Medicaid providers, and it would give providers the right to request state-level...
Doctors warn against Aricept for dementia care, supplements for weight control in second annual ‘Choosing...
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 28, 2014
Clinicians should prescribe cholinesterase inhibitors very cautiously and suspend use if dementia symptoms aren’t reduced within 12 weeks, according to new “Choosing Wisely” recommendations...
Updated definition of fever could improve antibiotic prescribing practices in nursing homes, researchers...
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 28, 2014
Standard definitions of fever do not fit the nursing home population well and could be creating a picture of antibiotic prescribing practices in these settings that is too negative, according to recently...
AGS reverses aspirin vote
By
McKnight's Staff
May 01, 2013
Elderly people with type 2 diabetes should not take aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease, according to draft guidelines from the American Geriatrics Society. This reverses its previous recommendation.
American Geriatrics Society reverses recommendation on elderly diabetics’ aspirin use
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 12, 2013
Elderly people with type 2 diabetes should not take aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease, according to draft guidelines from the American Geriatrics Society. The organization reversed its previous...