Serious vision problems decline among U.S. seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 19, 2021
The prevalence of impairment fell significantly between 2008 and 2017, with much of the decline among adults aged 75 years and older, researchers say.
Traditional Medicare beneficiaries sicker at end of life than MA patients, analysis shows
By
Phil Brahm
Jun 07, 2016
Traditional Medicare patients are less healthy than Medicare Advantage patients at end of life, a new analysis finds.
CMS: Nurse shortage means hospices can keep using contracted workers
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 08, 2014
Hospices can continue to rely on contract nurses because an ongoing nurse shortage is preventing providers from meeting their staffing needs, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced in a...
Residents average 17-month stay in skilled nursing beds in 2003, report says
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 05, 2005
A new report says that the average length of stay of residents in skilled nursing beds in 2003 was about six months less than residents in assisted living beds and about 39 months less than residents in...
Newsweek names infection prevention bests
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 27, 2020
Newsweek, in partnership with The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit that evaluates healthcare quality, kicking off a new healthcare ratings series with a look at the nation’s best infection prevention...
Study refutes the notion that longer nurse shifts are better
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Nov 05, 2015
Nurses who work long shifts may experience job dissatisfaction and a risk of burnout, according to new research.
Childhood emotional abuse linked to sleep problems in seniors, study shows
Jun 13, 2011
Individuals who endured emotional abuse by their parents as children are more likely to have sleep difficulties in old age, a new study finds.
Ask the nursing expert: some encouraging words for directors of nursing
By
Anne Marie Barnett
May 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Most nursing homes predict ‘normal’ activities will resume by end of summer; many unsure about Biden:...
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 16, 2020
A strong majority of nursing home leaders say they think that “all normal activities,” such as regular group dining, full visitations and trips to the outside community, will be able to take place...
Despite ‘meaningful’ work, leaders looking elsewhere: McKnight’s LTC Mood of the Market Survey
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 09, 2019
Nearly all long-term care administrators and nursing leaders find their work meaningful, but almost one-third also said they have seriously considered quitting their job during the previous three-months.