State’s reform bill creates CNA training program, adds new survey requirement
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 29, 2024
Sweeping reforms to Massachusetts’ long-term care industry that would raise providers’ rates while enacting stricter disclosure requirements on facility sales are one step closer to becoming law.
The power of language: Elevating documentation in skilled rehab services
By
Renee Kinder
Aug 29, 2024
Wednesday evening began with the familiar routine of back-to-school night, following my son’s class schedule as I moved from one classroom to the next. The evening felt almost mechanical, smiling...
Report: Physical activity, internet use can improve health for people with chronic conditions
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 28, 2024
Chronic diseases have a crucial effect on the health-related quality of life for middle-aged and older adults, but physical activity can improve their health— as can using the internet for health-related...
PruittHealth CEO named Quality Champion for 2024
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 28, 2024
Neil Pruitt Jr., a second-generation nursing home owner who greatly expanded the chain bearing his name while remaining focused on resident outcomes, has been named winner of the sector’s highest individual...
‘Truly miraculous’: Donors rally to save CCRC in receivership
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 28, 2024
Dozens of donors have pledged millions of dollars over the past few weeks to acquire and keep open a Colorado CCRC in receivership.
Feds killed plan to curb Medicare Advantage overbilling after insurers’ opposition
By
Fred Schulte, KFF Health News
Aug 27, 2024
A decade ago, federal officials drafted a plan to discourage Medicare Advantage health insurers from overcharging the government by billions of dollars — only to abruptly back off amid an “uproar”...
Class-action lawsuit targets long-term care management company after data breach hits 80,000 people
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 27, 2024
An Ohio healthcare company that provides long-term care services has been named in a class-action lawsuit over an October cyber attack in which hackers claim to have accessed a massive trove of data on...
Commonly used dementia drugs slow cognitive decline: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 28, 2024
Cholinesterase inhibitors have been found to slow cognitive decline over a five-year period in patients diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, a common dementia type also tied to Parkinson’s disease.
Risk of dementia climbs 49% after acute kidney injury
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 28, 2024
Acute kidney injury is common in older adults. A new study finds that it may have broad implications beyond kidney function, including dementia risk.
False fall and false security
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Aug 27, 2024
I grew up in Maryland and have been there recently. In Maryland, there is always a “false Fall.” I’ll explain in a minute. I now live in Florida, where May through October there is just heat. Hot...