Day: October 29, 2013

An estimated 22% of Medicare beneficiaries experienced adverse events or injury during their time at a skilled nursing facility,  according to an HHS study from 2004–2012. An additional 11% experienced events that resulted in temporary harm that required medical intervention.…

Ability Dynamics has named Steve Sherman vice president of sales. Sherman will pilot national sales efforts in North America and lead expansion into worldwide markets. Prior to his new role, Sherman was instrumental in the launch and development of the…

Ability Dynamics has named Steve Sherman vice president of sales. Sherman will pilot national sales efforts in North America and lead expansion into worldwide markets. Prior to his new role, Sherman was instrumental in the launch and development of the…

Students with a disability were more likely to be restrained or secluded in school in response to student behavior problems compared with students without a disability, particularly in affluent school districts, according to recent research from the Carsey Institute at…

A moderate-intensity, self-directed walking program increased walking time and was perceived as informative and motivational among elderly breast cancer patients with joint pain who took an aromatase inhibitor, according to study results presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual…

The Challenged Athletes Foundation is accepting applications for its 2014 Access for Athletes grant until Dec. 1. To be eligible, an athlete’s physical disability must be recognized within the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) classifications. Access for Athletes provides funding grants…