News Archive from July, 2019

Meals on Wheels pilot program can identify unmet needs among homebound older adults

A Meals on Wheels pilot program can serve as an early‐warning system to prevent further decline and improve quality of life, according to a study. 

Nursing center hip fracture rates vary by race, with Native Americans and whites at highest risk

Research shows that the incidence of hip fracture among long-stay skilled nursing center residents varies markedly according to race, which may have implications for providers targeting interventions.