After updated guidelines lowered the threshold for hypertension in 2017, prevalence remained stable through 2021, and the use of antihypertensive medications rose by 3%.
Moving to a new home after a heart attack is associated with increased risk for death or transition to a long-term care facility as an end-of-life measure.
President Joe Biden s administration has proposed setting federal minimum staffing levels for nursing homes, a move aimed at addressing longtime complaints about abuse and neglect in the industry.