It took 75 years longer than most, but Dorothy Leiss now has her high school diploma.
CVS: Skilled nursing challenges ‘worse than we expected,’ with continued ‘deterioration’ in field
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Marty Stempniak
Feb 21, 2019
A deteriorating skilled nursing industry is largely to blame for CVS’ $421 million loss in the fourth quarter, the Omnicare parent said Wednesday.
Nursing home tries its own version of Make a Wish to bring joy to residents’ lives
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 05, 2018
Sometimes it can be difficult for nursing homes to tease out individual resident’s wants and wishes. Even group activities may not hit the sweet spot.
Nurses still can’t get no respect in the news
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 18, 2018
Could it be that things have gotten worse for nurses mentioned in the news? Apparently so.
How one provider went out of its way to help those affected by the government shutdown
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 29, 2019
Seeing others hurt so badly by the just-ended (or at least temporarily on hold), government shutdown, it might be easy for some to say “not my problem.” But one busy, Illinois-based provider refused...
Skilled care sector could thrive if GOP, Dems split in November elections, chief lobbyist says
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 10, 2018
SAN DIEGO — It’s likely the November election will end in a split, with Democrats taking the House and Republicans holding onto the Senate, and that outcome could prove ideal for the nursing home field.
Nursing home leader hands out ‘blessing bags’ to fellow vets
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 08, 2018
When Jennifer Anthony relocated to Baltimore for work, she just couldn’t bring herself to walk past the homeless army veterans she’d see on a daily basis.
Nursing home gains internet fame after residents captured grabbing daiquiris
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Marty Stempniak
Mar 20, 2019
A Louisiana nursing home has become internet famous after one passerby captured its residents making a midday pitstop for some frosty adult beverages.
Most common cancer surgery for SNF residents often worsens lives: Researcher
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 30, 2018
Operating on frail, elderly nursing home residents who are suffering from breast cancer may not be the best course of action, according to a new study.
Resident gets her high school diploma at 92
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Marty Stempniak
Jul 25, 2018
It took 75 years, but Dorothy Leiss is now a high school graduate.