Black residents more likely to be hospitalized, researchers say
Jan 16, 2008
Black nursing home residents are one-third more likely to be hospitalized than their white counterparts, according to university researchers who analyzed data on more than 500,000 residents and 9,000 facilities...
Physicians, patients mum on mental health issues
Jan 11, 2008
Despite the high frequency of depression and mental illness among the elderly, a new study has found that doctors do not spend a lot of time on these issues with patients.
U.S. ranks highest in rate of preventable deaths
Jan 10, 2008
The United States topped 18 other industrialized nations in the rate of preventable deaths, according to a survey by the London School of Hygiene.
Congestive heart failure tied to nursing home use
Jan 10, 2008
An increasing number of people will need nursing home care after suffering disabilities caused by congestive heart failure, according to a new study.
Caregivers slow to defibrillate
Jan 08, 2008
Cardiac arrest patients are kept waiting too long for defibrillation after a heart attack, a new study shows.
Discovery sparks hope for Parkinson’s treatment
Jan 07, 2008
The possibility of a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease has emerged, according to U.S. researchers claiming a key finding.
Women do better post-stroke, researchers say
Jan 04, 2008
Women have a better chance of surviving a stroke and have a tendency to live longer after a stroke than men do, according to a recent report out of Denmark.
Easy does it: Simple exercises reduce dementia odds
Jan 03, 2008
The risk of dementia for people over 65 can be significantly reduced through simple moderate exercise such as climbing the stairs or even walking regularly, according to a new Italian study.
Stuffy situation
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2007
Flu shots, proper hand hygiene and even ‘sneeze etiquette’ can make a big difference in reducing the spread of the flu
Nursing home operators rethink laundry practices
By
Julie Williamson
Oct 01, 2007
Laundry services present an opportunity to increase resident satisfaction. For that reason alone, they’re worth re-evaluating