Several former government officials and policy experts are coming together in an effort to find a way to improve the financing and delivery of long-term services and supports for the country’s aging population and working-aged people with disabilities. Read More »
Compliance with film licensing laws is required when showing films in multi-residence facilities, even if the film is a rental or an owned DVD. Read More »
The federal government has updated its plan to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease as well as improve care for those who have the disease. Read More »
Researchers have connected uric acid levels to a greater risk of bone fractures, giving older men one more reason to watch the sugar and meat intake. Read More »
Those with end stage renal disease who receive home hemodialysis in a skilled nursing facility have better outcomes than those who receive conventional, three-times-weekly dialysis, according to research presented at a medical meeting. Read More »
A senior living provider is sponsoring a recipe contest that focuses on healthful ingredients. The winner will receive phone time with a neuropsychologist as well as a gift card. Read More »
Pending regulatory approval, Brookdale Senior Living’s billion-dollar deal positions it to become the largest senior living provider in the country. Read More »
Older adults’ perceptions of the services offered at continuing care retirement communities are fueling a high-profile effort to develop a new name for the entities. The renaming process, one person predicts, may force providers to think about the services they offer now and how they might want to change in the future. Read More »
Sex in a nursing home? Yes--and as long as both parties are able to choose, it's their right. But, is your staff properly trained to handle other situations that could arise, especially with residents who may have cognition deficiencies? Read More »
A physical therapy center and another healthcare organization have paid the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights almost $2 million collectively to resolve potential HIPAA violations. Read More »
Their numbers continue to grow and they still exert a powerful impact on their families, friends, community and society as a whole. It’s time to honor and celebrate older adults. Read More »
Jonathan Blum, principal deputy administrator at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, will be stepping down from his post effective May 16, according to preliminary news media reports. Read More »
The accountable care organization model is presenting organizational accountability challenges to Medicare, according to a new study and related commentary, which suggest a solution, too. Read More »
Many nursing home administrators are not convinced that pay-for-performance initiatives will increase revenues or improve quality, according to a new study. Read More »
