September Newsletter
Dementia Studies Find Diet, Exercise Matter
Two studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association add to evidence that long-term lifestyle habits may reduce the risk of mental decline in old age. The first study, a long-term look at 1,880 elderly people in New York City, found that a Mediterranean-type diet and physical activity each were linked to less risk for Alzheimer's disease. The second study, a shorter-term observation of 1,410 patients in France, found some correlation between a Mediterranean-type diet and slower cognitive damage.
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CDC Advisors Make Recommendations for Use of Vaccine Against Novel H1N1
Recommendations for use of vaccine against novel influenza A (H1N1) including who should receive vaccine against H1N1 when it becomes available, and which groups of the population should be prioritized if the vaccine is initially available in extremely limited quantities.
Press release
H1N1 Flu Clinical and Public Health Guidance
Watch the September 8, 2009 briefing
CMS Provides Training Materials for Infection Control F441
The new F tag 441 goes into effect September 30, 2009. It combines existing related tags 441, 442, 443, 444 and 445 into one that incorporates current CDC guidelines for prevention and control of infections in health care facilities.
Review the CMS changes to the State Operations Manual and surveyor training materials
Food Contest Helps Hospital Chefs Move Beyond 'First, Do No Harm'
Judges hung a gold medal around the neck of Daniel Skay for his Machaca Flat Iron Steak With Cilantro Tomalito and Corn Chile Sauce. He clasped his hands and bowed. It was official: Mr. Skay had been named top chef -- of hospitals.
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Unprecedented Global Aging Examined in New Census Bureau Report
The average age of the world’s population is increasing at an unprecedented rate. The number of people worldwide 65 and older is estimated at 506 million as of midyear 2008; by 2040, that number will hit 1.3 billion. Thus, in just over 30 years, the proportion of older people will double from 7 percent to 14 percent of the total world population, according to a new report, An Aging World: 2008 [PDF].
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Seniors: Imagine A More Independent Future With The Help Of Nifty Gadgets
The hardest thing for seniors and their caregivers is the push and pull of independence. How much independence to allow before a senior’s health and safety can be potentially compromised? Here is where gadgets can make a difference. No longer just for youngsters and spring chickens, high tech gizmos have the potential to make a world of difference in the lives of senior citizens.
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More News Stories on our Top News Page
1. New Study: State-by-state Impact Of Proposed Medicare Cuts To Skilled Nursing Facility Care For Seniors
A new American Health Care Association (AHCA) analysis fifteen states requiring nursing and rehabilitative care will face total funding cuts in excess of $1 billion over ten years.
2. Leaders in Elder Care: Shawn Bloom, the PACE Alternative
PACE is one of the alternative models of care that is funded by Medicare and takes a unique financial approach.
3. Cut Back, Way Back, On Sugar, Says Heart Group
Americans are swallowing 22 teaspoons of sugar each day, and it's time to cut way back.
4. Health Care Spending For Seniors Has Increased By Nearly A Third
Spending to treat the health problems of Americans age 65 and older increased by about $2,000.
5. CMS: Demonstration Project To Reward Nursing Homes
CMS wants to see if financial incentives also will help nursing homes improve or deliver high-quality care.
6. Home Food Safety Mythbusters from the Partnership for Food Safety Education
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7. Aging Statistics
By 2030, there will be about 71.5 million older persons, more than twice their number in 2000.
8. AHRQ releases Spanish Versions of Consumer Summary Guides
Spanish versions of six consumer summary guides are now available from The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Effective Health Care Program.
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