MIAMI: In the largest study of its kind, a university investigation shows that home health agencies providing organisational support to their nurses get better outcomes. The best outcomes for patients, including fewest hospitalisations and transfers to nursing homes, are achieved by home health agencies that Read More »
Home health care lowers transfers to continuous care retirement communities
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Study reveals downside to government provided free home care
NEW YORK: A new study confirms plans for free home care to family and friends puts increasing pressure on individuals who have to care for friends or family by themselves. “Offering intensive care for too long can lead to overburdening, especially if you give that Read More »
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Trial study shows elderly can be successfully “de-prescribed” medications
ATLANTA: Elderly people have proved receptive to being de-prescribed medications, as part of a trial aimed at assessing the feasibility of withdrawal of medications among older people.
All 15 participants who started withdrawal of one selected drug over a two-month period understood the concept of Read More »
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Trend towards converting nursing homes into shared occupancy flats for elderly
NEW YORK: An entity called Simple Living is building a business buying up ex-nursing homes and converting them into single room shared-facilities homes for the elderly.
Simple Living director Helen Reed said she offers single rooms for rent, with shared bathroom and kitchen and all Read More »
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