May 17, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
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The Front Porch Center for Innovation and Wellbeing and CareSpeak Communications develop a patient-centric medications reminder service to improve seniors' medication compliance.
May 13, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
news
The FDA has approved the first once-a-day inhalant to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
May 3, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
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“Head, shoulders, knees and toes!” While exercise may be good for the body, it doesn’t ease depression, according to a recent study.
May 1, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
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Congratulations to the fourth of our five 2013 Leaders of Tomorrow: Phenelle Segal, RN, CIC. After 30 years in acute care, Segal has dedicated herself to educating LTC facilities about infection control and prevention.
April 18, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
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A different kind of “silver tsunami” will arrive in Cleveland this summer—thousands of proven athletes ready to compete in the world’s largest multi-sport event for seniors.
April 18, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
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At this week's Boston Marathon, some victorious stories emerged despite the cruel bombing attacks. For Bill, it’s victory #46.
April 2, 2013 Judah L. Ronch, PhD
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Expect changes as the Baby Boom generation ages. As in their youth, they will do things differently from their parents and create their own concepts of elderhood.
March 29, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
news
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a new analytics tool to help providers understand multiple chronic conditions in seniors.
March 13, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
news
Colon cancer screenings save thousands of lives each year, but for those over age 75, the risks of invasive procedures like colonoscopies may outweigh the benefits, a new JAMA Internal Medicine study says.
March 12, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
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New guidelines and strategies for controlling Clostridium difficile (C. diff) in long-term care facilities are among the highlights from today’s Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) educational conference in Baltimore.
March 8, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
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During bacterial outbreaks, skilled nursing facilities carry an extra burden of surveillance protocols—since the illness can roll right in the door via a patient transfer.
March 8, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
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Trepidation about tripping? Most seniors who have taken a tumble once, will develop a fear of falling again. Helping seniors to overcome the fear of falling starts with a deep understanding of what scares them--and then empowering them to change it.
