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The holidays can certainly be a wonderful time of year at skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities and senior housing properties of all types. It is a [...]

Although the holidays can be a challenging time for busy nurses, even the busiest nurse can create a special feeling this holiday season with a little forethought, flexibility and creativity. [...]

Older adults tend to accumulate what I call the three “Ds”: Diseases, Doctors, and Drugs.  Multiple chronic diseases such as heart failure, high blood pressure, and diabetes are common in older [...]

Older adults are more likely to develop long-term (chronic) health conditions that require treatment with multiple medications.  Many older adults also take non-prescription (OTC) medications, [...]