One of the first political “hot potatoes” the new Congress must address is amnesty for illegal immigrants, which would present long-term care organizations a broader pool of potential caregivers. Read More »
CMS has followed the lead of a preventive services agency and proposed coverage of annual lung cancer screenings for certain older adults. But can Medicare afford it? Read More »
What's in store for those who serve older Americans now that the political landscape will be changing? Several leaders of associations representing providers share their thoughts with Long-Term Living. Read More »
Medicare home healthcare nurses effectively integrated a depression care management program into routine practice, but the benefit appeared limited to those who had moderate to severe depression, according to a new study. Read More »
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is giving the reimbursement nod to a first-of-its-kind genetic test to help physicians choose the best medication to treat depression in older adults. Will this policy help solve the tricky task of treating depression in care settings plagued by polypharmacy and look-alike symptoms? Read More »
CMS recently updated the change of therapy requirements found in the RAI User’s Manual. Understanding the changes can ensure correct reimbursement and avoid miscalculations. Read More »
So, you built it, and they haven’t come (yet). How will you parlay your continuing care retirement community (CCRC) investments? Financial experts and long-term care CEOs provide tips on how to keep your CCRC in the black. Read More »
As motorized devices become more common in senior living environments, so do provider concerns related to safety and legal issues. Here are some tips about what you can and cannot do. Read More »
The master planning process behind the $61 million expansion of Aldersgate in Charlotte, N.C., took an exhaustive look at all options, with many voices, before deciding to “embrace the space.” Read More »
Senior living housing and services providers can—and should—direct efforts to alter negative language and perceptions related to age and aging, LeadingAge leaders say. Read More »
Nonprofit aging services providers must find new and innovative ways to support one another to ensure survival, LeadingAge Board Chair David Gehm told members at the organization's annual meeting. Read More »
A new cloud-based service features a device that enables residents to manage daily activities, view photos and videos, and participate in video chats and messaging. Read More »
The person who knows residents best may be the hair stylist, especially if it's someone as inspiring as Tammy Barra, Georgia district manager for Salon PS. Read More »
This year's LeadingAge HackFest attracted interest from Australia and resulted in several projects to benefit older adults and those who care for them. Read More »
The next hot service line for continuing care retirement communities could be one that has traditionally been outside the long-term care settings—primary care. Read More »
The event challenges teams of students and professionals to create a technology-driven tool to improve the lives of older adults and their families. Read More »
Improving access to long-term care services and supports, self-directed care and person-centered care will be the aims of two new centers that are part of the Administration for Community Living. Read More »
As home- and community-based settings increasingly become settings for long-term care, a new center will study ways to improve support services for family members who care for older adults and those with disabilities through new policies and research. Read More »
In “the largest failure-of-care settlement with a chain-wide skilled nursing facility" in U.S. Department of Justice history, Extendicare and a subsidiary will pay $38 million to resolve allegations of substandard care and inappropriate billing. Read More »
Fighting resistant organisms takes strong tactics because of years of antibiotic abuse. Prevention protocols, adequate staffing and awareness are key to avoiding the creation of bigger, badder bugs. Read More »
