U.S. health officials say this season could be a tough one
More short-term stays the biggest factor fueling the increase
Good staff training improved patients' quality of life, lowered costs, study says
Effective water management, sanitation programs can reduce the risk of exposure to this deadly bacteria
Taking steps to keep pests away is key in multi-unit housing, insect specialist says
More infection-prevention education and policies are needed, study findings suggest
Good Samaritans can help prevent brain damage, nursing home care for cardiac arrest victims
New method helped quell undesirable behavior by recognizing dementia patients' unmet needs
Restrictions in some U.S. states are an obstacle, researcher says
RSV and human metapneumovirus need to be taken as seriously as influenza, study author says
In female nursing home residents, cranberry capsules didn't affect infection rate
Geriatric experts cite need to set realistic expectations for the injured and their families
Hospitals put too many on ventilators, adding to their suffering and treatment costs, researchers say
Warning signs such as exhaustion increase the risk for bad outcomes, researchers find
Signs it's a good place for a loved one
Staff training can help eliminate inappropriate practices in nursing homes, study says
20 percent of residents affected over 1-month period, study found
Study found 1 in 20 residents developed a UTI in average month, but many facilities lack preventive measures
American Heart Association and American Stroke Association say this helps patients more than a nursing home
About one-quarter tested had so-called 'super-bugs' on their hands upon admission, study finds
Findings led to an increase in Medicare payments to improve care, researchers say
Medications can block absorption of the vitamin, causing mental harms
Patients more likely to go home within a month if facility handles more than 24 such cases a year
Pediatric group pushes seasonal vaccine as essential for these groups
Despite debate on effectiveness in elderly, it saved thousands of lives, prevented hospitalizations
Higher reimbursement rates by Medicaid may have played a role, researchers say
But practice puts patients at risk, researchers note
Biggest need is in home and personal care aides, expert says
Many patients were immobile or dead a year later, but some benefited
Overuse of antibiotics tied to rise in serious infections
Lack of immunization may put nursing home residents at risk, researchers note
U.S. government analysis also found 15 percent had three or more problems
Up to one in five residents involved in unpleasant, sometimes inappropriate confrontations, N.Y. study suggests
Researchers note problem will only worsen as baby boomers grow old
Unnecessary prescriptions lead to more side effects, costs for nursing home residents, experts say
Researchers say long-term use of drugs in older adults is a concern
Price tag for 1 year of institutionalized care is now about $84,000, federal report says
Missing hand sanitizer, gaps in staff training may jeopardize efforts to stem spread of infection, researchers say
With no training and no pay, an army of informal caregivers provides a billion dollar service
Study identifies safety issues, lack of social activities and health care
Addressing safety, medical issues key to independent living, researcher says
Study suggests using high-density mattresses means residents don't need to be turned as often
Settlement will cover criminal, civil charges with U.S. government, 45 states