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Loneliness may be a predictor of illness, decline or death in seniors
UCSF researchers analyzed data from the National Institute on Aging Health and Retirement Study to determine the effects…
News Read MoreThe first 24 hours: Best practices for response to serious incidents
An unfortunate reality in the long-term care industry is that even the best-run facilities will suffer their share…
Projects Read MoreStudy indicates a vascular link to Alzheimer’s
Studies have shown a link between Alzheimer's disease and a gene called ApoE4. People who carry two copies of…
News Read MoreHospitalization can lead to adverse events for people with Alzheimer’s
While hospitalization affects any patient with Alzheimer’s disease, those who suffer delirium are at a greater risk for…
News Read MoreLTPAC HIT Summit: Harnessing the power of resident consumerism and wellness engagement
As myriad entities strive to standardize assessment information and other data sets deemed crucial for electronic health record…
Projects Read MoreSpaces and interpersonal communication
We have talked before about the power of language to communicate negative or positive attitudes, affirm or deny…
Projects Read MoreAMA works with insurers to cut medical claim errors
Released today, the American Medical Association’s (AMA) fifth National Health Insurer Report Card show a decrease in error…
News Read MoreLTPAC HIT Summit: Leaders reveal goals, concerns for 2012-2014 and meaningful use
Morning speakers sketched out the two-year scope of LTPAC’s health information needs and goals at the 8th annual…
Projects Read MoreTop U.S. health insurance regulator leaves for private sector
Deputy Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Director of the for Center for…
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