Study probes bouts of lucidity among those with dementia
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 09, 2024
A recent study published in The Gerontologist sheds light on a phenomenon that many caregivers of seniors with severe dementia have witnessed: moments of unexpected clarity or recognition, often called...
Paul Ryan, Phil Fogg headline NIC annual fall conference Oct. 23-25
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 18, 2023
Registration is in full swing for the annual NIC fall conference, which takes place Oct. 23-25 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.
NIC spring conference registration underway
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 19, 2024
Registration for the NIC spring conference taking place March 5-7 in Dallas is underway.
Jurutka threading the risk management needle with IMA after 7 years as NIC president
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 14, 2023
Skilled nursing and senior living operators are still going to be able to benefit from the data-crunching skills of Brian Jurutka, the former president and CEO of the National Investment Center for Seniors...
Also in the News for Monday, March 18, 2024
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 18, 2024
Senators challenge HHS leader on funding for nursing home staffing mandate … NIC releases industry sentiment measure … OIG adds audits of nursing home falls reporting, drug overdoses to work plan...
Also in the News for Friday, Sept. 15
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 15, 2023
CCRCs outpace all others on occupancy: NIC … Senators introduce bill to increase minimum wage to $11 an hour … California bill increases required paid sick leave from 3 to 5 days, awaits governor’s...
We have a (former) Speaker of the House! Ryan headlines NIC conference Tuesday
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 20, 2023
Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) will be the keynote headliner at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry conference in Chicago.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Oct. 24
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 24, 2023
CMS issues updated MDS corrections … Opening of North Carolina VA nursing home delayed … Nursing home among three New York cyberattack victims … Nurse practitioners, physicians just as likely to...
Former Speaker Ryan says CMS staffing mandate can be overruled, tabs senior care workforce solutions
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 25, 2023
NIC keynote speaker and former US House Speaker Paul Ryan optimistically emphasized immigration reform and technology as the two best tools to help senior care operators overcome dire staffing shortages.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Nov. 7
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 07, 2023
Small Business Administration says CMS may have underestimated costs of staffing rule for small entities, urges regulatory reconsideration … Skilled nursing occupancy increased in August: NIC … Dems...