Like the fictional Showtime “Nurse Jackie,” I do have a bad back, ironically have two brunette daughters, and will get in anyone’s face — doctor, family member, surveyor, government...
Finding a purpose can lower risk of loneliness in older adults, study shows
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C. Max Bachmann
Jun 29, 2023
Having a sense of purpose in life can offer “potent protection” against loneliness, which can be a health hazard for seniors, investigators say.
Pass the smell test
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2012
Many providers risk rejection by underinvesting in laundry or housekeeping units, putting their reputations in peril and driving away potential residents.
‘Complete management failure’ led to Hollywood Hills nursing home deaths, CMS official says
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Oct 26, 2017
Recent hurricanes in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico have led to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services wanting to boost its emergency preparedness plans nationwide for future natural disasters, an...
This freeze plainly brings you a chilling proposition
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James M. Berklan
May 02, 2011
News that nursing home ratings would be frozen on the federal website for consumer research for six months drew a lot of interest from providers when regulators’ plans were announced this spring....
Tornado shelters should be installed in nursing homes, government agency recommends in report on Joplin...
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Tim Mullaney
Apr 04, 2014
The deadly tornado that destroyed a Missouri nursing home three years ago showed that long-term care facilities need to have specially designed shelter areas, says a recently released government report....
True neighborhood model
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Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2012
A new Touchstone community in Texas offers state-of-the-art care that focuses on dignity, choice to bring residents together
First-ever CDC report: Nursing homes provide most long-term care nationwide, alternative settings gain...
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Tim Mullaney
Dec 13, 2013
Nursing homes still account for the vast majority of long-term care services available in the United States despite policies meant to encourage home- and community-based care, according to a new government...
Demo projects need new safeguards, improvements, healthcare group says
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Feb 14, 2017
A coalition of healthcare groups is pushing lawmakers and the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services to consider strengthening the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation as they debate...
LeadingAge and NewCourtland announce Innovations fund grant recipients
Nov 05, 2013
LeadingAge and NewCourtland have selected recipients for a second round of grants through the Innovations Fund, which promotes nonprofit providers with ideas that benefit residents or the community. Seven...