Outcomes for acute stroke better with mobile stroke units
Sep 08, 2021
Utility-weighted disability outcomes at 90 days were better with mobile stroke units versus standard management with emergency medical services.
Senior living community considering legal options after $6 million verdict in resident death case
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 16, 2019
An executive director says her Florida senior living community is considering its legal options after a jury awarded $6 million to family members of a former resident whom they alleged died after falling...
Byrne bill would restore ‘joint employer’ definition
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 31, 2017
Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) has introduced legislation designed to restore the definition of a joint employer to one that has “actual, direct and immediate” control over employees.
New app tracks Parkinson’s symptoms
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 02, 2017
A new smartphone app could help improve treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease because it enables individuals and their physicians to track the development of systems between medical appointments,...
How stereotyping affects your residents
Oct 21, 2015
You might be surprised to learn some of the ways that older adults are affected by the threat of being stereotyped. But researchers suggest two solutions to address the issue.
Genesis, Skilled Healthcare merger to create huge long-term care provider with more than 500 facilities
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 20, 2014
Genesis HealthCare and Skilled Healthcare Group Inc. will merge to create a single long-term and post-acute care company with more than 500 facilities nationwide, the providers announced Tuesday.
Reimagine your dining program in 3 easy steps
By
Scott Daniels
Jan 24, 2019
Enhancing the resident dining experience can improve the work atmosphere and raise the overall quality of life in a senior living community.
Distance to neurologist, PCP may explain Alzheimer’s disease disparities
Apr 05, 2024
Non-Hispanic American Indian and/or Alaska Native and Hispanic decedents have to travel further to neurologist than non-Hispanic whites.
Physical function in older adults linked to CV event risk
Aug 31, 2022
A low or intermediate score on Short Physical Performance Battery was linked to an increased risks for composite and individual CVD outcomes.
Kendal on Hudson has the scoop on ice cream
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 17, 2022
The residents of Kendal on Hudson celebrated National Ice Cream Day how they know best. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!