The Science of Stress
New research suggests that brain activity could predict stress-induced cardiovascular disease – and that some of us are more susceptible to it than others. We look at how controlling work-related stress delivers benefits far...
Meditation, Music May Help Reverse Early Memory Loss in Older Adults
Two recent studies conducted by K Innes et al found that two simple mind-body practices—Kirtan Kriya meditation and a music listening program—may not only improve mood, sleep, and quality of life, but may also...
New NAB Administrator Exam Structure to Go Live in June
In June 2017, the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) will begin transitioning its administrator examinations to a new structure: examinees will need to pass a 100-item Core of Knowledge exam and...
Corporate Compliance Resource Guide
The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG), together with the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), recently issued a resource guide designed to facilitate health care organizations’ ability to measure...
MDS Coordinator Resource
For MDS Coordinators: Download "Coding M0800: Worsening Pressure Ulcers"
American Geriatrics Society Issues Caution in Using These 10 Medications with Older Adults
View the latest information from Managed Health Care Connect about 10 medications to use cautiously.
AGS Geriatrics Evaluation & Management Tools App
Learn more about the AGS Geriatrics Evaluation & Management Tools (GEMS) App that provides guidance to clinicians and trainees who are caring for older adults.
13 Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Nursing Care Plans
Check out these 13 Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Nursing Care Plans.
Celebrate, Educate! May is…
Older Americans Month - www.aci.gov
May 6th is National Nurses Day - www.nursingworld.org
May 6th - 12th is National Nurses Week - www.nursingworld.org
May 14th – 20th is Nursing Home Week
May 14th – 20th is...
Ready Reader Issue 13 – Emergency Preparedness Resource
View Ready Reader Issue 13, which focuses on Local Emergency Planning Committees and Continuity of Operations Resources.
Wellness Resources
Talking With Your Doctor Presentation Toolkit-Help older adults make the most of their medical appointments with the Talking With Your Doctor Presentation Toolkit (based on NIA’s popular booklet Talking With Your Doctor: A Guide...
Food for thought on Fall Risk
Comfortable People Don't Fall
At a recent conference hosted by National Aging Services Risk Management (NASRM), one of my fellow presenters made the following statement during her presentation: “Comfortable people don’t fall.”
The speaker, Tena Alonzo,...