Report: Uniform standards lacking for nursing home social workers
Jan 06, 2009
Inconsistent state laws and low federal standards have resulted in varying qualification and certification standards for nursing home social workers, according to a recently released report.
Medicaid coverage lapses lead to more expensive hospitalizations
Dec 19, 2008
Temporary lapses in Medicaid coverage can lead to higher rates of hospitalizations for diseases that can be treated in primary-care settings, according to a recent report.
Interdisciplinary care cuts death rates for chronically ill seniors, helps diabetics most
Dec 17, 2008
A pro-active, multifaceted approach to senior care can significantly reduce both hospitalization and death rates among seniors with multiple chronic conditions, according to a new report. People with diabetes...
Iowa law could become national model for long-term care insurance disputes
Dec 15, 2008
A new Iowa statute that will take effect Jan. 1 will protect Iowans who are denied long-term care insurance benefits. If successful, it could be used as a model for other states, according to industry...
Alzheimer’s group wants national dementia-screening initiative
Dec 10, 2008
A prominent Alzheimer’s advocacy group is urging Congress to implement a national dementia-screening program. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America says study results it released Tuesday make...
Medicaid increases costs to beneficiaries under new federal rule
Dec 02, 2008
Some Medicaid beneficiaries will be subject to higher copayments and premiums for certain services under a new federal rule that took effect last week.
Report: Diabetes now costing the nation $218 billion yearly
Nov 18, 2008
The total cost of diabetes to the nation was roughly $218 billion in 2007, according to a new report released on Tuesday. Diabetes prevalence is soaring in the general public, and among the nursing home...
Nursing home sexuality shouldn’t be taboo, researchers say
Nov 18, 2008
Aging experts at Kansas State University have been researching ways to make nursing home staff more comfortable with their residents’ sexuality.
Study: Proactive measures can halve the risk of hip fractures in seniors
Nov 05, 2008
Taking proactive steps, including using certain tests and medications, can help reduce hip fracture rates among those at risk by as much as 50%, according to a new online study.
Study: Internet stimulates the elderly brain
Nov 04, 2008
The Internet contains many important things–instantaneous communication, unlimited access to information and the often-honored McKnight’s Web site (www.mcknights.com), among them. But researchers...