Meredith Beirne
Meredith Beirne is the 2018 editorial intern for McKnight's Senior Living and McKnight's Long-Term Care News. She had graduated from The Media School at Indiana University with a degree in journalism and a specialization in public relations and advertising.
Meredith had worked as the Student Director of Media at Indiana University Hillel, a non-profit organization in Bloomington, IN. She has also been published as a freelance writer for various online publications. In her free time, Meredith enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Most Recent Articles by Meredith Beirne
House approves Nursing Workforce Bill
Sep 05, 2018The House of Representatives reauthorized the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Act of 2017 (H.R. 959) in July.
Pay raises, reduced turnover rates paint brighter picture
Sep 05, 2018Hourly pay for nursing home registered nurses and licensed practical nurses ticked up in 2018, according to the latest version of the industry's largest salary survey.
Throat exercises favored for dysphagia
Sep 05, 2018Exercise programs should be targeted at throat muscles, just like they might be for other parts of the body, in order to help older adults with difficulty swallowing, according to a study published in Dysphagia.
Listening wins again: Music therapy for dementia care
Sep 05, 2018Listening to music appears to be more effective in reducing agitation, behavioral symptoms and anxiety for older adults with dementia than does singing or playing along with music, according to a study in the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Tech-policy junction
Sep 05, 2018Providers respond to federal guidelines and share strategic thoughts on how long-term and post-acute care operators can rise and thrive in the digital world
