A growing number of nurse practitioners (NPs) are employed in nursing homes (NHs) through various NP staffing mechanisms. The purpose of this study was to examine if having NH-employed NPs was associated with nursing staff turnover and resident care outcomes measured as hospital utilization, infection cont...
Benzodiazepines and related drugs (BDZRs) have been associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in later life. Despite this, it remains unclear whether ongoing BDZR use may further accelerate cognitive decline in those diagnosed with mild to moderate AD.
The benefit of alerting clinical staff to low plasma glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients aged 75 years and older who receive antidiabetic drugs remains uncertain.
To examine the change in physical functional status among persons living with HIV (PLWH) in nursing homes (NHs) and how change varies with age and dementia.
Magnesium (Mg) deficiency may accelerate neurodegenerative disease progression, but current cognitive impairment biomarkers have significant limitations. This study aimed to investigate the association between Mg depletion score (MDS) and cognitive impairment.
This study examines the complex transitions between the different mood states and absorbing states out of long-term care settings, as well as the factors affecting those transitions.
There are only two more sessions in the popular Leading With Purpose program, but it isn’t the end; rather, it’s just the beginning. “The 30-minute programs focus on a few key points, followed by some actionable strategies participants can take. So far, the feedback has been very positive, and people have ...
The objective of the present systematic review was to investigate the effects of organizational capacity building interventions on the environment, nursing staff capacity, and mobility of residents in nursing facilities.