Sadly, approximately one in 10 senior adults experience elder abuse in the United States. Each year, according to the National Council on Aging, it is estimated that up to 5 million seniors are abused, but only one in 14 cases are reported...
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It’s been challenging for many who want to get vaccinated to actually find and sign up for vaccinations. But two Kentucky cousins, still in high school, are using their online know-how to help seniors get vaccinated throughout the Bluegrass...
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Private Duty Nurse Job Description: Promotes good health and provides health care services, usually to one patient, in hospital or private home, contracting independently. Administers medications, treatments, dressings, and other nursing...
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As COVID-19 swept across the world last year, death rates among nursing home staff ranked among the highest for any job in the U.S., based on a Scientific American analysis of data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and...
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Lewy body dementia is a devastating brain disorder for which we have no effective treatments. In a study led by National Institutes of Health researchers, scientists found that five genes may play a critical role in determining whether a person...
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Enrollment in baccalaureate nursing programs increased nearly 6% in 2020, to 250,856, according to preliminary results from an annual survey of 900 nursing schools by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. “In the pandemic we saw an...
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If you are wondering if it’s time for an in-home nurse and what these nurses do, Heal at Home Nursing is here for you. In-Home Nurses are registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPN) that provide skilled medical care, including...
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Alzheimer’s disease causes brain cells to die, so the brain works less well over time. Common Changes in Personality and Behavior: Common personality and behavior changes you may see include: Getting upset, worried, and angry more easily...
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Congratulations Anthony!! Anthony Scarpone-Lambert, 21, a University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing student, co-invented a wearable light, which he’s wearing, that nurses can use to better care for patients at night. He’s credited...
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