Diabetes complications more common in patients not living in urban areas
Mar 27, 2024
The findings were seen for residents of remote areas and small towns compared with those living in cities.
Inappropriate diagnosis of pneumonia common in hospitalized adults
Mar 27, 2024
Inappropriate diagnosis is common, especially in older patients and those with dementia or an altered mental status on presentation.
Follow-up colonoscopy rate low within six months of abnormal stool test
Mar 27, 2024
A quality performance measure that tracks rates of follow-up within six months of an abnormal SBT result is feasible, valid and reliable.
Novel tech to answer nature’s call: Smartphone app provides real-time bladder data for seniors who...
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 27, 2024
A new smartphone app could help seniors and their caregivers monitor how to manage proper and safe bladder function.
Vulnerable healthcare orgs must bolster security measures to avoid Change Healthcare copycat ransomware...
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 27, 2024
Healthcare orgs are going to need to bolster their cybersecurity systems to avoid a copycat Change Healthcare incident, experts warn.
Too much data? Wearables for senior care have value but providers must know how to parse their output,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 27, 2024
A high volume of data from wearable devices could make it more difficult, rather than easier, for care teams to monitor seniors’ conditions.
As senior living sector recovers, some call for a change in the model
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 27, 2024
Overall, veterans in the long-term care field believe the aging services sector is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. But they don’t necessarily agree on where that recovery is at.
Fixing immigration system only 1 solution to workforce crisis: expert
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 27, 2024
The healthcare sector’s heavy reliance on immigrants underscores the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform, argues labor economist Ron Hetrick.
Fostering respect and appreciation seen as keys to retaining direct care workers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 27, 2024
Expressions of appreciation and respect can go a long way in addressing senior living’s direct care workforce crisis, according to a panel of direct workers and employers who addressed what makes employees...
Senior living community throws surprise party for resident’s 100th birthday
By
Foster Stubbs
Mar 27, 2024
Dan Ashton celebrated his 100th birthday with his neighbors at Stoneridge Creek. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!