Resident discharge or “evictions,” is a complex issue, no doubt. I write this without blaming any party – the point is to determine what we can do in the long-term care industry to decrease the occurrence. I am encouraged by the many comments on my initial post as it means others care as well, noContinue reading “Pre-Admission Assessments Help To Help Eliminate Resident Discharge/Evictions”
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Long-Term Care and Hospital Readmission Rates
As we have previously discussed, hospitals are focusing on decreasing readmissions that occur within 30 days, and the resulting, increasing penalties to be incurred in the future. An important area of focus includes nursing facilities. In a prior blog, we discuss the importance of developing partnerships to assist in the care coordination and transitions toContinue reading “Long-Term Care and Hospital Readmission Rates”
More Positive Results for ACE Units
Cheryl Clark of HealthLeaders media recently published another article about the benefits of Acute Care for the Elderly units in hospitals. As we have discussed before on this blog, altering the hospital environment to better care for the elderly – particularly individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia – can be done, and need not beContinue reading “More Positive Results for ACE Units”
Transitional Care: Focus on Dementia Needed
More and more the literature is indicating that transitional care is beneficial to care and promotes cost savings. In relationship to Medicare and readmission penalties, transitional care has been found to help reduce readmissions with a focus on diagnoses of heart disease, diabetes, etc. And, a recent article in by Health Leaders Media describes researchContinue reading “Transitional Care: Focus on Dementia Needed”
Readmission Penalties, Long-Term Care, and Alzheimer’s Disease
Hospitals are focusing on decreasing readmissions that occur within 30 days, and the resulting, increasing penalties to be incurred in the future. Not surprisingly, the readmission conversation now includes skilled nursing facilities – facilities where up to 80% of their residents have memory impairment, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Hospital are – or should – beContinue reading “Readmission Penalties, Long-Term Care, and Alzheimer’s Disease”
ACE Units Beneficial to Those with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
“If ACE Units Are So Great, Why Aren’t They Everywhere?” for HealthLeaders Media is a terrific article by Cheryl Clark. The article clearly outlines why ACE units are beneficial for the geriatric population. Considering that 1 in 8 over 65 have dementia, as do up to 50% of those over 85, ACE units would beContinue reading “ACE Units Beneficial to Those with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia”
Dr. Susan Gilster Selected as One of 13 Women to Watch in 2013
Susan Gilster was recognized as one of “13 Business Women to Watch in 2013” by The Cincinnati Enquirer. Dr. Gilster was chosen because of her pioneering work in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Those honored are professional women who have achieved notable success in their fields and who are expected to make notable contributions in theContinue reading “Dr. Susan Gilster Selected as One of 13 Women to Watch in 2013”
Alzheimer’s Disease: Increasing Numbers and Costs for the Future, and How We Can Help
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is once again in the news this week, with a new study in the journal Neurology estimating that the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease is anticipated to reach 13.8 million by 2050. In turn, the costs in caring for the population will skyrocket. A great deal of focus is nowContinue reading “Alzheimer’s Disease: Increasing Numbers and Costs for the Future, and How We Can Help”
Unintended Consequences of Hospitalizations for People with Alzheimer’s & Dementia
A recent news story highlighted what is now referred to as post-hospital syndrome. This is described as a readmission to a hospital within 30 days for a medical reason unrelated to the original admission – though thought to be a result of the initial hospitalization itself. The story identifies typical stressors for patients in theContinue reading “Unintended Consequences of Hospitalizations for People with Alzheimer’s & Dementia”
Hospitalization, Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Are We Capturing the Numbers?
A recent article entitled, “Do 2 in 5 Hospital Patients Suffer from Dementia?”debates some statistics from the United Kingdom related to hospitalized patients with dementia. The article loosely concluded that anywhere from 25% to 60% of patients may have a diagnosis of some type of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Wherever the actual number falls –Continue reading “Hospitalization, Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Are We Capturing the Numbers?”
Dementia Care Expertise for Health Care Providers 