‘Super’ event for seniors scores big: Village 99ers vs. Groundhogs
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 07, 2018
An Ohio senior-living community scored big with its residents last week, hosting a mock Super Bowl complete with locker-room pep talks, “tackling” and color commentary.
Push for therapy caps’ elimination takes on new urgency
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 02, 2018
Several therapy associations Thursday called on Congress to permanently end Medicare Part B caps on physical, speech and occupational therapy by adding language to a funding measure expected next week.
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Feb 01, 2018
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Nursing homes pay less for nurses
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 30, 2018
The nurses who staff nursing homes earn less than their peers in assisted living and continuing care retirement communities, according to a new survey.
Illinois nursing home cited in strangulation death
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 30, 2018
A nursing home resident who was strangled by his own nightgown — and whose roommate’s calls for help went ignored — will cost the facility $50,000.
Police: CNA struck nursing home administrator with car
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 25, 2018
A certified nursing assistant was charged with aggravated battery and resisting arrest after she allegedly hit her former boss with a car last week.
Desired hours important in job decision, caregiver survey finds
Jan 24, 2018
Eighty percent of home care, assisted living and nursing home caregivers said they preferred to work for one company if they can get the hours they want, which is often easier in a restaurant or retail...
North Carolina let 5% of nursing home deficiencies go unchecked
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 24, 2018
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General found North Carolina officials failed to confirm corrective action in about 5% of nursing home deficiency cases.
Botched scabies care at Arkansas nursing home led to community outbreak
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 23, 2018
An Arkansas facility is facing more than $150,000 in fines and a possible shutdown after a scabies outbreak affected every resident, according to government regulators.
Alzheimer’s Association issues new guidance for dementia care in nursing homes
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 19, 2018
The Alzheimer’s Association Thursday published new recommendations meant to shape dementia care practice at nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other long-term care and community care providers.