Lack of toothbrushing for seniors in nursing homes is a serious health risk
Elderly people in nursing homes often go without a good toothbrushing. While it might be icky to imagine the horrible
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Researchers study how nursing homes can accommodate obese residents
About 30 percent of nursing home residents are obese. That can complicate their care. The facility may need to buy
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Patients discharged to home care vs. nursing facilities have higher rates of hospital readmissions
Spending on post-acute care continues to rise in the United States. Today, nearly 90 percent of Medicare patients discharged to
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Florida veteran dies after genitals become gangrenous; family blames nursing home: report
The Florida man was a U.S. Army veteran. An 84-year-old Army veteran in Jacksonville, Florida, died after he reportedly developed a
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Obesity worsens skilled nursing facility outcomes after hip Fx
(HealthDay)—Obesity is associated with worse outcomes in skilled nursing facility (SNF) residents receiving post-acute care for hip fracture, according to
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