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Tracking residents the Hogswart way

June 19, 2013

Scientists take a page from the Harry Potter series to develop a resident locating system to track nursing home residents in an effort to improve care.

Texas fertilizer plant blast takes its toll on SNF residents

June 18, 2013

The Texas nursing home’s evacuation plan was executed, residents were removed from harm’s way, but the facility experienced a spike in resident deaths. Why?

$30 million in funding earmarked for falls prevention study

June 17, 2013

A serious fall at home can have far-reaching consequences to a senior’s quality of life. A government-funded study will look into ways to reduce or prevent the instances of debilitating falls in community-dwelling seniors. LTC providers asked to help.

LeadingAge CAST releases new EHR matrix, adds 14 new systems

June 17, 2013

LeadingAge CAST’s new EHR whitepaper and matrix brings 14 more vendors into the mix, increases research value for long-term and post-acute care organizations searching for an EHR system.

New online intervention tools will grapple with impact of dementia on Hispanics

June 14, 2013

Researchers at Columbia University School of Nursing are developing a new system of online tools to address the unique issues of dementia care within the Hispanic community.

FDA: Boost drug research for C. diff, MRSA, pneumonia

June 13, 2013

The FDA wants to speed up research on new treatments for LTC’s drug-resistant infections.

Federal LTC Commission is set to begin its work

June 13, 2013

When the CLASS Act was kicked off the “fiscal cliff,” Congress established the Commission on Long-Term Care to serve in its stead. With a six-month lifespan, is the Commission a boon or a boondoggle?

Armed robber hits Illinois nursing home

June 12, 2013

Are robbers shifting their targets from private homes to long-term care facilities? A southern Illinois skilled nursing facility experienced the ordeal.

ConnectedLiving launches new learning center for seniors

June 11, 2013

Resident empowerment goes back to school as one company adds an online "university" of content and tools to engage seniors in learning about health topics.

The changing face of assisted living

June 11, 2013

As the American populations continues to age, assisted living looks at a new  role of providing housing care to higher acuity residents and those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.

FDA softens stance on Avandia

June 10, 2013

The FDA votes to ease restrictions on the once-popular diabetes drug, but concerns will likely remain in the minds of many.

The Internet: An antidepressant for seniors?

June 10, 2013

A new study assesses the relationship between Internet use by seniors and its effect on the symptoms of depression and the possible impact on healthcare costs.

Senate revisits Positive Aging Act

June 7, 2013

A bipartisan Senate bill hopes to bring senior mental health services back to the Congressional fore.

CMS recruits seniors to become Medicare fraud watchdogs

June 6, 2013

CMS administrator Marilyn Tavenner launches another effort to identify and prevent Medicare fraud, waste and abuse by using seniors as the agency's "eyes and ears."

New York State institutes emergency electronic tracking system for LTC residents

June 5, 2013

As 2013’s hurricane season begins, the lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy have helped New York State prepare to quickly locate evacuated patients and residents.

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