Low exercise may amplify link between poor sleep, mortality risk
Jun 30, 2021
(HealthDay News) — Poor sleep is associated with increased risks of all-cause and cause-specific mortality, with risk exacerbated among those with insufficient physical activity (PA), according to a...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, June 21
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 20, 2019
Nursing home care cost outpaces inflation, medical care … 5.4 million cancer survivors suffer chronic pain … CDC releases State of Aging Data Brief on cardiovascular disease
Weight for it: High BMI, extra pounds may lead to cardiovascular disease, study says
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 17, 2019
Investigators have found that excess weight and body fat are a likely cause of cardiovascular disease, not simply associated with it.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, June 18
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 17, 2019
It’s crucial to support resident mental health at move-in time, study says … New testing tool for frontotemporal dementia revealed … Clinicians should be on alert for deep vein thrombosis … New...
Risky business: Over time, certain heartburn drugs may pose a serious health risk to seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 05, 2019
A new study ties long-term use of certain heartburn drugs to fatal illnesses. And seniors may be especially at risk, according to researchers.
Seniors who reside in areas with high pollution levels face higher arterial disease risk, study says
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 05, 2019
Atherosclerosis and long-term exposure to air pollution may go hand-in-hand, according to a new study.
Wolters Kluwer Health adds resident care planning help
Dec 16, 2014
Wolters Kluwer Health is adding components to the Lippencott Advisor in the long-term care setting, which will help nurses and clinicians develop better resident care plans, the company said.
Oral health’s integral role in long-term care quality
By
Brant Herman
Aug 13, 2014
While easy and relatively quick actions can reduce the severity of oral health issues developing over time, they are some of the most challenging activities to consistently attend to in many managed care...
Fitness programs improve quality of life for wheelchair users
By
Craig Hood
May 27, 2014
Regardless of the resident’s age, physical condition or exercise experience, there are a number of techniques for helping them exercise and gain from its many benefits. Any type of exercise can be...
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...