Amour isn’t just a movie about an elderly couple. It also thoughtfully provokes questions about how families interact when confronted with long-term care situations. It also raises questions for...
Intra-arterial clot therapy does not lead to higher rate of independent living, researchers determine
Feb 08, 2013
Clot-busting devices administered through the artery do not improve victims’ chances of living independently after a stroke, according to research published Thursday.
Quick treatment after transient ischemic attacks could prevent many strokes, researchers document
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McKnight's Staff
Feb 07, 2013
Seniors who suffer transient ischemic attacks, or mini-strokes, are at greatly heightened risk for experiencing a full-blown stroke soon after and should seek treatment quickly. That’s according...
Loopholes to help you track Medicare Part B therapy billing
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Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Feb 06, 2013
Every time we send our patients to the hospital for rehab-related tests, exams or services, these services are billed to Medicare Part B, and, therefore, reduce our cap allowances. Any small oversights...
New stroke guidelines stress fast treatment, involvement of caregivers outside hospital
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McKnight's Staff
Feb 04, 2013
Rapid treatment and vigilant, trained post-acute care providers allow the damage caused by strokes to be minimized, according to guidelines released Thursday by the American Stroke Association.
Long-time aphasia sufferers speak fluidly with help of iPod touch
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McKnight's Staff
Jan 17, 2013
Those who have experienced Broca’s aphasia for decades can speak more fluidly through therapy that involves mimicking other speakers, according to study results published in the journal Brain.
CDC: Mortality rates for top five causes of death fell between 2010 and 2011
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 15, 2012
Rates for five of the top 15 causes of death have fallen significantly over the past year, though overall lifespan has stayed the same, a government analysis found.
Sojourn takes top Dignity Award in 2012 McKnight’s Technology Awards
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 02, 2012
Sojourn Senior Living, based in Illinois, combined a driving simulator and joystick that allowed a resident to operate a motorized wheelchair.
Seniors with untreated sleep apnea have higher risk of cardiovascular death, study finds
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McKnight's Staff
Sep 12, 2012
Seniors with untreated obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk for dying from a cardiovascular problem, according to a new Spanish study.
Shift workers at higher risk for stroke, heart attack, study finds
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McKnight's Staff
Jul 30, 2012
Shift workers, especially those working overnight, are at a higher risk for having a stroke or heart attack, an analysis finds.