Most of us have had the experience of caring for someone who has suffered a “stroke” or “CVA.” The outcomes can be catastrophic, leaving the patient with debilitating symptoms such as paralysis, loss of speech, inability to walk, etc. which can lead to depression. However, in a recent study published in Neurology, researchers found that depressive symptoms increased slightly BEFORE …
It seems like every time I turn on the local news station they give me bad news, so, being the person I am, I avoid the news! However, I do read every day and sometimes even believe what I read! So, imagine my disappointment when I read a recent article on the detrimental impact alcohol has on the brain! Sure, …
The verdict, $3.9 million dollars. The claimant? A former employee. Why, do you ask? Well, here’s the scenario. CNA providing care to a resident in the resident’s room. The room next door is being “terminally cleaned” including stripping the floor to be recoated. The cleaning solution seeps under the wall into the room where this aide is providing care. The …
I am not a big vitamin person; I was raised to eat a balanced diet and get as many nutrients from natural food sources as you can. Sure, if you have a clinical condition requiring you to take vitamins, by all means, take them! That said, a recent article published in myfooddata.com was very interesting. The article talked about the …
In a study published on medRxiv (not yet peer reviewed), researchers found that people with type 2 diabetes, over aged 50, and new users of Metformin, had about a 20% lower rate of dementia than patients taking Sulfonylureas (Glipizide, Glucotrol, etc.). The new users of Metformin also had about a 20% lower rate of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and vascular dementia. …
Soft drinks, salty and sugary snacks, ice cream, sausage, deep-fried chicken, yogurt, canned baked beans, tomatoes, ketchup, mayonnaise, packaged guacamole, packaged hummus, packaged breads, and flavored cereals. Do I have your attention? How about potato chips, chocolate candy, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and french fries? See I knew I could get your attention! If these are “staples” in your diet …
Christina Nechiporchik, Associate General Counsel for HealthCap talks with John Hessburg, Senior Partner at the law firm of Kitch where he leads the Post Acute Practice group. Also included in the conversation is Drew Flichak, Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Compliance Office at Vivage Senior Living. Listen as they talk about why we should be talking about arbitration agreements after …
I remember growing up on a street lined with huge, beautiful trees, children running and playing, and just happiness everywhere. Then it happened, Jimmy got sick. Jimmy was my best friend and was sent away to a hospital where children were fitted with devices so they could walk. We used to run and jump and play, never worried about tomorrow …
You are going to love this blog, I promise! I found a study that says, “greater physical activity was NOT associated with memory reserve for men or women.” I knew if I looked long enough, I would find someone to join my crusade of couch potato-ism! But hold on, not so fast, as always, there is a caveat! What the …
The word hangry is a colloquial term referring to the notion that people become angry when hungry. In a study published in PLOS ONE, the thought that people have greater feelings of anger and irritability when hungry was proven to be true, somewhat. The results of the study provide evidence that everyday levels of hunger are indeed associated with negative …
