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Nursing homes are likely to see cuts to their Medicaid reimbursement rates soon, threatening not only patient services and workforce initiatives but also workers’ livelihoods, Sen. Bernie Sanders ...
A recent study reveals that many older adults with dementia may be entering nursing homes not because of medical necessity — but because key community services are not meeting their daily needs.
Emily Hanson believes that room for improvement always exists. As director of data analytics for the Alden Management Services provider group, her empirical findings help guide operations and improve ...
Focused infection control surveys are no longer part of the standard survey process, federal officials announced in a memo to state directors Wednesday.
An updated interpretation as to who qualifies as a licensed speech-language pathologist could help some nursing home therapists get back to work.
Doreen Kelley is known for elevating those around her, investing in meaningful and, often, unseen acts, and building genuine relationships.
Two large studies involving Chinese older adults found strong links between loneliness, frailty and difficulty performing everyday tasks — with frailty appearing to act as a bridge in this ...
A nursing home chain has asked a federal judge to dismiss a case in which a nurse is fighting for overtime pay.
A new study suggests that participation in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may help protect older adults against age-related cognitive decline and potentially delay the ...
In addition to what most view as good news about the nursing home minimum staffing mandate in the recent reconciliation bill signed into law, long-term ...
In addition to what most view as good news about the nursing home minimum staffing mandate in the recent reconciliation bill signed into law, long-term care providers are also riding high after a ...