Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) provoked criticism from the long-term care community last month when he suggested that the next Congress consider policies to “shift the focus” from institutional care...
It’s time to let ‘geezers’ go
By
Liza Berger
Dec 12, 2008
So, I met this crotchety old man the other day. What an old fart! Not such nice words to describe the older gentleman, right? A new book on ageism in the media agrees. “Media Takes: On Aging,” recently...
Showdown with FDA over pistol for seniors
By
Liza Berger
Dec 10, 2008
Could a pistol qualify as a medical device? That’s what Matthew Carmel, inventor of the Palm Pistol, believes. He is considering appealing a decision by the Food and Drug Administration, which found...
Bring on the nursing faculty
By
Liza Berger
Dec 05, 2008
The nursing profession needs teachers. That became increasingly evident this week with public announcements about two new studies. First, from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing: Enrollment...
New Medicaid rules from CMS empower states
By
Liza Berger
Dec 04, 2008
If you’ve been following news from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this week, you may have noticed a theme: It increasingly is granting states more control over their Medicaid programs....
Thanksgiving turkey troubles
By
Liza Berger
Nov 25, 2008
Phew! You can rest easy. Your Thanksgiving dinners should not kill you, or your residents. That, at least, is what the nonprofit American Council on Science and Health says in a press release titled “Holiday...
Marijuana helps the brain? That’s no dope
By
Liza Berger
Nov 22, 2008
Need a reason to be high on life? Here’s one: Scientists believe that elements of marijuana actually may be good for aging brains. How’s that for a twist? We all have believed that cannabis kills brain...
Retirees say adios to U.S. healthcare system
By
Liza Berger
Nov 20, 2008
Vive el México! That’s what a lot of U.S. retirees are saying these days. It appears that, increasingly, older Americans are moving to Mexico to live out their later years. To see, the story, click...
Baucus long-term care plan overlooks research
By
Liza Berger
Nov 14, 2008
This week, Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) presented a healthcare reform plan that calls for a shift in long-term care services from institutions to home care. McKnight’s readers were not impressed. Our story...
Veterans deserve their day
By
Liza Berger
Nov 11, 2008
Unless you are a veteran, today may pass as just about any other day. But it should not go unnoticed. Veterans Day celebrates those Americans, including many in long-term care, who served in the armed...