McKnight’s had an article about a new safety device to help prevent falls. Many senior living communities and nursing homes are taking steps to improve fall prevention among residents, including with state-of-the-art monitoring systems or smart lighting that helps residents maintain sleep cycles and avoid getting out of bed in the middle of the night. Of course, supervision and
A jury found two Western Pennsylvania nursing homes guilty for extensive federal charges related to Medicaid and Medicare fraud. Pennsylvania’s attorney general last year indicted Sam Halper, co-owner of Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness and Mt. Lebanon Rehabilitation and Wellness, on multiple counts. Authorities allege he masterminded a scheme in which staff intentionally inflated worker hours
The U.S. boasts the strongest economy of any developed country. Americans happily shelled out more money than ever on holiday gifts. The much-feared 2023 recession failed to appear. Employment remains incredibly strong. Real wages for all workers have been rising, and the outlook for 2024 is similarly healthy. The S&P 500 index returned 26% including dividends in
McKnight’s reported on a new study linking the lack of certain antioxidants with increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Having high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin have been linked to better cognitive functioning and reduced risk for dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. People with Alzheimer’s disease have half the levels of certain antioxidants compared to people without the
The Lawrence Times published the below request for help. “Starting my journey as a certified nurse aide (CNA) at age 15, I was brimming with hope and an earnest eagerness to make a difference, oblivious to the challenges and intricacies that lay ahead in this profession. I find myself at the heart of an agonizing
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