Delirium a stand-out coronavirus symptom in people with dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 06, 2021
People with dementia are not more likely than their same-age peers to develop severe COVID-19 or die from the disease — but they are more likely to experience delirium, according to a new study.
CenterLight Health System expands home health
Dec 18, 2013
CenterLight Health System, a New York-based long-term care provider, has launched CenterLight Certified Home Health Agency to provide short-term care to individuals who need skilled health services at...
Bloomberg ban on plastic-foam containers would cost healthcare industry millions
By
Michael Greenfield
Apr 05, 2013
A plastic-foam ban could have a profound impact on the healthcare industry, from nursing homes and assisted living facilities to hospitals. Polystyrene foam cups have other advantages over paper cups in...
Nursing home evacuations kept residents safe from Hurricane Irene
Aug 30, 2011
Mandatory nursing home evacuations helped states avert tragedy as Hurricane Irene made its way up the East Coast over the weekend, officials said.
IT project aims to reduce hospital readmissions
By
Liza Berger
Dec 08, 2010
As the government strives to limit rehospitalizations, one nursing home and a couple of hospitals in New York City are staying ahead of the pack.