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Licensed practical nurse Kim Neuhalfen is scared about what the future holds. Mostly for her patients, sure, but also for the setting that she’s come to love in some ways more than all the others.

I have a friend who says, “The only person who likes change is a wet baby!” She may be right.  Most people are not comfortable with change. I mean, I get it, some change can be scary. When something...

A new study ties playing a musical instrument to better memory and executive function (the ability to perform complex tasks).

As hundreds of nursing homes have shuttered in the last few years, the very strategies meant to prop up the sector have often left the most isolated, resource-strapped facilities with nothing gained.

A new curriculum designed to help clinicians care for post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) residents is feasible to enhance education for professionals that care for older adults in those settings, according...

Hip fracture surgery results in challenges in mobility and self-care, and interrupts an individual’s usual activity in older adults more compared to younger people, according to a study published on...

Long-term care residents are experiencing “historically high” overdose and suicide rates related to mental health and substance use disorder. Addressing those overlapping trends will require holistic...

Healthcare professionals often hear a common question regarding older adults and adequate nutrition: “Are they eating enough protein?”   The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine...

A study found there is a notable link between older adults who have trouble walking and being at risk for fracture. The authors also found that the risk for fracture can increase depending on the trouble...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plans to finalize its minimum staffing rule for nursing homes during 2024, an official confirmed Tuesday during a national stakeholder call.