Tag: Nursing Homes / Elder Care
Rural Patients With Alzheimer Disease Have Shorter Survival
Rural versus urban patients also spend more time in nursing homes, receive less home health care
COVID-19 Risk in Assisted Living Similar to Nursing Homes
Assisted living communities with more minority residents have more COVID-19 cases
Older Adults Experiencing More Loneliness During Pandemic
However, many do report using technology to connect with friends and family
U.S. Nursing Home Staff Must Be Tested Regularly for COVID-19
Long-term care facilities account for 42 percent of COVID-19 deaths in the United States
Staffing, PPE Shortages Continue in U.S. Nursing Homes
One in five nursing homes report severe shortage of PPE, any shortage of staff during COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 Cases Rebound Sharply in U.S. Nursing Homes
By mid-July, nursing homes across the Sunbelt region accounted for 69 percent of COVID-19 deaths
COVID-19 Deaths in Nursing Homes Climbing Again
Number of new cases in nursing homes climbed to 8,628 for the week of July 19
Trump’s Plan Limits Free Nursing Home COVID-19 Tests
Although nursing homes house small percentage of the population, as many as 40 percent of COVID-19 deaths occur there
RN Staffing Linked to COVID-19 Incidence in Nursing Homes
Increase in registered nurse staffing linked to reduction in confirmed cases, fewer COVID-19 deaths
Rates of Hip Fracture High for Nursing Home Residents
In all years from 2007 to 2015, one-year mortality was high following hip fracture
