Effects of Supreme Court ruling on OSHA mandate linger
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 24, 2022
Regardless of how anyone personally feels about the vaccination-and-testing emergency temporary standard recently stayed by the U.S. Supreme Court, its effects, and the effects of the High Court ruling,...
What is CMMS for senior care facilities?
By
Dan Roberge
May 09, 2019
If you’re concerned about how your maintenance processes are affecting the well-being and comfort of your residents, then it’s probably time to look into how CMMS can eliminate those problems.
CMS’ Primary Care First model could benefit home care providers, doctor says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 09, 2021
Home care and home health care workers could play a greater role in their patients’ care if more physicians sign up for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s (CMS) Primary Care First (PCF) model,...
Exercising with a mask safe, does not affect exercise capacity
Jul 02, 2021
Masks, however, may affect how well individuals perceive tolerance to vigorous-to-peak intensity exercise.
Residents enjoy ‘garden’ of mental, physical health benefits
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 01, 2022
Residents and chefs at Belmont Village Senior Living communities are growing, harvesting and preparing fresh herbs, vegetables and fruits for healthy, delicious meals. Find out more, and learn how to submit...
Traffic-related air pollution may impact women more
Sep 20, 2022
The effects on plasma proteins known to play a role in inflammation, oxidative stress and cardiovascular disease are greater in women than in men.
Decision support system cuts pneumonia deaths in community hospitals
Mar 23, 2022
Other benefits include improved antibiotic prescribing and a faster time to the first antibiotic.
Dementia risk score linked to MRI markers of brain atrophy
Aug 26, 2021
Higher scores on the Lifestyle for Brain Health index were linked to higher volumes of white matter hyperintensities, lower scores for cognitive function.
CDC: More than 20% of 85+ adults need ADL assistance
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 20, 2017
More than 20% (21.7%) of adults aged 85 or more years need help with activities of daily living, according to the latest data released Tuesday by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National...
How new technology will change the game for assisted living
By
Shelley Symonds
Jun 06, 2019
Some simple, easy-to-use and next-generation technology solutions are or will be available soon to help you span the continuum of care with ease.