Facilities misleading public about dementia care services, review claims
By
Holly Petrovich
Jul 16, 2015
Nearly 60% of Massachusetts nursing homes that say they can handle residents with dementia are misleading the public about the extent of their services.
HHS awards $36M to support quality care for older adults
By
Holly Petrovich
Jul 15, 2015
The Department of Health and Human Services awarded $35.7 million to the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program to support quality care for older adults, Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced Monday.
Senators request GAO report on Medicaid oversight of care in assisted living facilities
By
Holly Petrovich
Jul 15, 2015
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office requesting a report on Medicaid oversight and quality of care in assisted living facilities, according to Sen....
LINK recognizes Swallow Solutions as most innovative
By
Holly Petrovich
Jul 14, 2015
A new system to help skilled nursing residents with swallowing disorders took the top honors at the LINK Innovation Competition Monday night.
FDA warns of increased heart risk in popular pain relievers
By
Holly Petrovich
Jul 13, 2015
Federal health regulators are strengthening labels on popular pain relievers, warning users about short-term risk for heart-related problems.
Deadline for 2015 McKnight’s Tech Awards extended until July 31
By
Holly Petrovich
Jul 13, 2015
The deadline to participate in the 4th Annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards has been extended to the end of this month.
Last day to submit entries for the 2015 McKnight’s Tech Awards!
By
Holly Petrovich
Jul 10, 2015
All entries for the 2015 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards must be submitted by the end of today.
Nursing home therapist found guilty in death of resident
By
Holly Petrovich
Jul 10, 2015
A therapist has been found guilty by a jury in the death of a nursing home resident in New York Wednesday, according to local reports.
Quality of care improving for minorities in nursing homes: study
By
Holly Petrovich
Jul 09, 2015
The quality of care in nursing homes with higher populations of racial minority residents has improved, according to a study.
Tablets helping seniors cross ‘digital divide,’ study asserts
By
Holly Petrovich
Jul 06, 2015
Recent research has shown the use of tablet computers among seniors has helped them break the “digital divide” barrier.