February 2009 - Posts

Is There Still a Shortage of Health Care Workers?
February 26, 2009 3:09 PM by Liz Rosto

With record unemployment rates, you'd think the health care industry would be closer to filling the workforce shortages that have plagued the industry for years. While a few administrators I talked to told me their staffing levels are stabilizing and Read More...

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Certain hobbies can delay memory loss
February 18, 2009 12:55 PM by Maureen McAndrews

Reading a book, quilting or playing computer games can delay the onset of dementia, a U.S. study suggests, according to a story from the BBC news . But watching TV may hasten memory loss, researchers found. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota Read More...

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Guest Blog: "The Resident Experience"
February 13, 2009 2:11 PM by Liz Rosto

This is a guest blog by Anthony Cirillo , FACHE, ABC: I have contended that not every nursing facility can become a Green House, small homes that cater to residents where the home is primary and nursing facility secondary in the equation. I believe that Read More...

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Multivitamins don’t protect against cancer, heart disease
February 10, 2009 11:20 AM by Maureen McAndrews

Using multivitamins does not protect against cancers or heart disease, according to an eight-year study of 161,808 postmenopausal women, which appears in the Feb. 9th issue of The Archives of Internal Medicine . The study analyzed data on women in their Read More...

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Guest Blog: "Mystery Patients"
February 4, 2009 11:17 AM by Liz Rosto

This is a guest blog by Kaylee Altomari, OTR: I am wondering if I am the only OT to have difficulty with the stress of working in nursing homes and the demands of rehab companies. I have been an OT for about 9 years working in various nursing homes for Read More...

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An Apple a Day….
February 3, 2009 10:32 AM by Maureen McAndrews

You've surely heard the adage about an apple a day keeping the doctor away, but what about apple juice? New research is now touting the sweet beverage for its possible health benefits. In fact, the January issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease suggests Read More...

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Cutting Calories May Improve Memory
February 2, 2009 3:19 PM by Liz Rosto

Cutting calories may improve memory among healthy seniors, according to a new study. German researchers found that people who cut their calorie intake by approximately 30 percent performed better on standard memory tests. Diets low in calories and rich Read More...

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