Nursing home loses arbitration bid in wrongful death case
By
Marty Stempniak
Jun 20, 2018
A Nebraska nursing home — which was attempting to sort out a wrongful death case via arbitration — must, instead, go to trial.
Health literacy low for Medigap seniors
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 06, 2017
Health literacy is lacking for individuals with Medigap coverage compared to other elderly populations, new research has found.
Nursing home sued after resident allegedly left in hot tub for 8 hours dies
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 18, 2017
Negligence led to the death of a nursing home resident in a whirlpool, the son of the resident has said in court documents.
Nurses are called unsung health heroes
Jun 05, 2017
The vast majority of American nurses promote a culture of health in their communities but rarely get credit for their efforts, according to a recent study published in the journal Policy, Politics, & Nursing...
Ionic ‘magic bullet’ could aid wound care
By
Brett Bakshis
Oct 01, 2014
A unique class of materials called ionic liquids could be a “magic bullet” for treating wounds such as pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers and more, according to researchers at the University...
Non-white residents face skin issues too
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2014
While people of color appear less likely to develop skin conditions such as foot ulcers and cancers, they are far from immune, experts insist. A new study provides recommendations for the prevention and...
BusinessBriefs
Jul 01, 2013
» Atria Senior Living announced tennis legend Billie Jean King will help develop and promote an active aging program for residents, to decrease the risk of falls and extend active lifestyles.
Congressman calls for tougher regulations on bed rails
By
McKnight's Staff
Dec 04, 2012
In the wake of a tough investigation into bed rail entrapment, a Massachusetts congressman has called on government agencies to step up their regulation.
60 Seconds with…
Jun 01, 2009
Marie Squillace, Senior Policy Analyst, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Court: Nursing homes do not qualify as charitable, tax exempt
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 12, 2007
Two Pennsylvania skilled nursing facilities are no longer entitled to an exemption from the payment of property taxes because they do not qualify as “pure public charities,” according to a...