The State of Seniors Housing 2011 is now available. The latest version of this annual report examines seniors housing operational performance with data from over 1,700 senior apartments, independent living...
Government vows crackdown on illegal workers
Jan 26, 2011
The administration is toughening its stance on companies that hire illegal workers with the creation of a new audit office. This extra office will allow government specialists to review hiring forms from...
Vetoed proposal to limit Medicaid drugs a win for manufacturers, patients
By
Meredith Beirne
Jun 29, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has rejected a state proposal to limit Medicaid drugs for beneficiaries in an effort to lower costs.
Ask The Care Expert: Sherri Dornberger
Jun 05, 2017
With all of the talk about infection prevention, I was wondering is there any literature or information on storing our updraft and oxygen tubing?
Provider settles in EEOC Scientology case
Dec 23, 2013
A Florida medical provider has agreed to a settlement over allegations it fired employees who refused efforts to be converted to Scientology.
Grants to help LTC operators coordinate care with hospitals
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2013
Four Maryland long-term care facilities stand to benefit from new technology grants that target medical information.
Croon a tune to fight dementia
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 01, 2013
Show-tune sing-alongs are an effective form of dementia care, new research suggests.
Policy finally gives credit where it’s due: nurses
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2010
If there is one group of people who have earned the right to be cynical, it is long-term care professionals. Coming from a journalist, this is no underqualified assessment.
Future unclear for healthcare reform after Senate Republican’s victory in Massachusetts
Jan 21, 2010
The election of Republican Scott Brown to senator in Massachusetts has put a question mark around the fate of legislation that would overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, according to the two major long-term...
Midwest storms force nursing home evacuations
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 22, 2013
As major storm systems swept across Illinois and Michigan late last week, at least two nursing homes staged evacuations amid major flooding, reinforcing the need once again for all long-term care facilities...