Adults who took vitamin and mineral supplements for 10 years exhibited better long-term memory skills than those who took placebos, new study results show.
Expo will offer MDS answers
By
John O'Connor
Sep 05, 2018
Many providers are still trying to master new Minimum Data Set requirements, which are less than a month away.
Following freeze, wages are starting to thaw
By
Brett Bakshis
Sep 01, 2011
Admins hit $93,000 while DONs surpass the $81,000 level
Shifts linked to memory loss
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2014
Staff on shift schedules might experience diminished memory and thinking skills, according to a new study.
Video speeds stroke rehab
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2014
Real-time video used in therapy sessions could help stroke survivors rehabilitate more quickly, according to researchers.
Top expert will highlight Expo
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 09, 2018
Providers have long struggled with offering telehealth due to reimbursement limitations. But the landscape is changing.
Providers cite HIPAA wrongly
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 04, 2015
Care coordination is often stymied by incorrect understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a former Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services official noted at LeadingAge’s...
More prep for end-of-life care
By
Phil Brahm
Aug 06, 2016
Nearly half of California nursing home residents have engaged in end-of-life planning, according to a new study.
RAC overhaul bill approved
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Jul 06, 2015
The Senate Finance Committee has approved legislation aimed at changing how questionable Medicare payments are handled by Recovery Audit Contractors.
Senior living gets a news outlet
By
John O'Connor
Oct 05, 2015
McKnight’s recently unveiled a dedicated website just for senior living professionals: McKnightsSeniorLiving.com.