In Idaho, demand for senior housing has been ‘mind boggling’ … Man charged in woman’s beating at assisted living home
Some older adults should cut back on their meds: studies
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 27, 2015
Some older adults may benefit from stopping or cutting back on their medications—with one caveat, according to two studies.
Michigan prepares to deliver COVID-19 booster shots to long-term care residents first
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 27, 2021
In anticipation of next month’s federal rollout of COVID-19 booster doses, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) issued an executive directive Wednesday directing state agencies to prioritize long-term...
Addus HomeCare grows revenues in first quarter but disappoints Wall Street
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 04, 2021
Addus HomeCare’s first quarter earnings, which were released on Monday, missed the mark set by Wall Street and investors.
Who let the dogs in? Therapy pets play important role in the home
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jun 28, 2021
In home care, having a support network is crucial. That consists of family members, friends and caregivers. It also may include pets.
Some U.S. adults with hypertension using meds that may raise BP
Dec 15, 2021
Overall, 15% of U.S. adults report using medications that may raise blood pressure, including 18.5% of adults with hypertension.
Abnormal ventilatory patterns common after COVID-19 infection
Dec 09, 2021
Patients with postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection also have circulatory impairment and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue.
Pharmacies often not notified of discontinued Rx
Sep 29, 2021
Interventions, including phoning pharmacies and enabling CancelRX in electronic medical records, may reduce risk for medication safety events.
Protect vision to help protect cognition: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 29, 2018
Maintaining good eyesight may help mitigate an age-related decline in cognition, according to a new study in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Assisted living facility owner arrested for sexual assault of employee
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 30, 2017
The owner of a Florida assisted living community was arrested Thursday after an employee said the man sexually assaulted her at work.