| Brain shrinkage halved by taking B vitamins, Alzheimer's researchers say In a possible breakthrough in the treatment of seniors with memory problems, British researchers say they have discovered that very large daily doses of B vitamins can cut the rate of brain shrinkage in half. The findings could lead to
Report: Health reform costs raise overall spending slightlyHealth spending will rise a little quicker than previously estimated under the administration's new health reform law, but it is not expected to dramatically upend spending patterns over the next decade, according to a new government report. That could be
Aging Committee chief hears complaints about nursing homesSen. Herb Kohl (D WI) took advantage of his position as chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging to hold a field hearing in his home state to drum up support for re authorization of the Older Americans Act.
What's that lurking under the resident's mattress? More often now, it could be a bedbugAs if MRSA and the flu do not pose enough of an irritation, nursing homes may be contending with a new pest bedbugs. The little creatures have been appearing in commercial areas, such as nursing homes, hotels and apartment complexes,
New housing choices for mentally ill nursing home residents spark concernsA judge in Illinois on Tuesday heard arguments for and against a proposed settlement that would give thousands of mentally ill nursing home residents in the state the chance to move into community housing. The hearing arose as a result
Skilled Healthcare settles understaffing lawsuit for $50 millionNursing home giant Skilled Healthcare Group Inc. has agreed to settle a class action suit alleging understaffing at 22 of its California facilities for $50 million. Terms still must be approved by a judge. The deal, which Skilled Healthcare announced
Medical liability costs may total $55.6 billion annually, study findsMedical liability and defensive medicine cost the United States an estimated $55.6 billion each year, according to a study in Health Affairs. That represented about 2.4% of national healthcare spending in 2008. The estimate includes economic, non economic and punitive
Medicare demonstration project to cover hospice, curative careThe Medicare program is gearing up to begin a 15 site demonstration project that will provide both hospice care and life sustaining treatments to Medicare beneficiaries, according to recent reports. Beginning in 2012, the government will roll out the program
Flu shot co-pays waived for Medicare beneficiaries this yearIndividuals covered under Medicare will be eligible to receive this year's flu shot without co pays or deductibles, according to health officials. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act mandates that those with Medicare and private health plans receive flu
Room fan could be just as effective as oxygen therapy in end-of-life careOxygen therapy may be unnecessary for some patients receiving end of life palliative treatment, according to a new study. Roughly half of palliative care patients nearing the end of life who are receiving oxygen therapy do not actually benefit from
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