JAMA: New diabetes drugs may double the risk of pancreatitis
The class of diabetes medications known as GLP-1 agonists—which include Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon) and Liraglutide (Victoza)—may significantly increase…
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Senior community defends nurse who refused CPR for dying resident
Glenwood Gardens, Bakersfield, Calif., a Brookdale Senior Living independent living community, is defending one of its nurses who…
News March 4CMS: Penalties are working to reduce hospital readmissions
For the first time in five years, the 30-day hospital readmission rate has dropped from an average of…
News March 1Calif. plans 85% increase in LTC insurance rates for public employees
The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) plans to raise its rates for long-term care insurance by a…
News March 1Iowa grapples with providing LTC for sex offenders
Caring for aging Americans is getting more complicated. Some states are discussing the wisdom of mixing aging inmates…
News March 1Report details 10 states facing greatest impact from SNF Medicare cuts
With the clock ticking to March 1 Medicare cuts to nursing homes resulting from the onset of the…
News February 28OIG: Nursing homes provide ‘criminally poor care,’ fail on care plans
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) failed to meet their own basic care plans for more than one-third—37 percent—of their…
News February 28Study: Red wine protects against hearing loss and cognitive decline
The chemical resveratrol, found in red wine and red grapes can protect against hearing loss and cognitive decline,…
News February 28Inviting and inclusive: Citation of Merit winner Cosby Spears High Rise, Atlanta
A $1.5 million budget to renovate the shared spaces of a public housing complex doesn’t come along every…
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