Mirtazapine does not reduce agitation in dementia patients
Nov 03, 2021
In a randomized, double-blind trial, no difference was seen in scores for agitated behaviors at 12 weeks with mirtazapine versus placebo.
Small CV impact seen when replacing salt with low-sodium salt substitute
Aug 24, 2022
The small effects of LSSS versus regular salt on cardiovascular health in adults may be important when implemented at the population level
Exercise may cut worry of active surveillance for prostate cancer
Mar 14, 2022
A supervised high-intensity interval training program was tied to reductions in anxiety, fear of progression, hormonal symptoms, stress and fatigue.
WHO says worst of pandemic could ease this year if vaccine inequities erased
Jan 19, 2022
Fewer than 10% of people in lower-income countries have received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Midlife cardiac structure and its change linked to cognition
Feb 02, 2022
A 25-year increase in left ventricular mass was linked to lower cognition on most tests; an increase in LAV was linked to lower global cognition.
Repairing the world gets a little easier with new children’s book from resident and employee of senior...
By
Chloe Konrad
Jul 27, 2021
From a senior living community resident and the community’s life enrichment director comes a new children’s book, one meant to unite those young and old, tall and small.
Surgery no better for wrist fracture in older adults
Apr 27, 2022
Surgical treatment was not superior to nonsurgical treatment for patient-rated wrist function at 24 months in adults aged 60 years and older.
Not-so-secret Santas
Dec 19, 2018
Residents and staff members at Hickory, NC-based Affinity Living Group sent 142 care packages for members of the armed forces as part of a holiday tradition. Learn more, and find out how to submit your...
Assisted living operators need PPE and testing, should report COVID-19 data to federal government, House...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 26, 2020
Congress should take “immediate steps” to get needed personal protective equipment to assisted living communities, nursing homes, home- and community-based settings and other places where older adults...
Brookdale wins $35 million Medicare fraud lawsuit
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 26, 2017
A federal judge has permanently dismissed a lawsuit in which a former employee accused Brookdale Senior Living and subsidiaries of submitting approximately $35 million in fraudulent Medicare claims for...