White House offering varied supports to help LTC protect older adults from COVID
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 05, 2023
As the country enters its fourth year dealing with COVID-19, the federal government is offering its assistance on testing access, vaccines and guidance on antiviral treatments, says White House COVID-19...
Culture change helps reduce antipsychotic drug use, LeadingAge study asserts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 18, 2016
Reductions in depressive symptoms, pressure ulcers, incontinent episodes, catheter use and urinary tract infections are among the benefits for residents living in nursing homes that have implemented culture...
AAHSA board approves new name: LeadingAge
Jul 01, 2010
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging’s board has signed off on a new name for the organization: LeadingAge.
Gifford, Phillips named to nursing home campaign
May 23, 2011
Two leading long-term care experts are the new co-chairs of a quality initiative for nursing homes.
Catholic nursing homes will be affected by HHS contraception regulation
Feb 02, 2012
About 500 Catholic nursing homes in the United States will be affected by a regulation requiring employer health insurance plans to cover contraceptive services.
Stars to help LeadingAge celebrate its 50th birthday at annual meeting and convention
Oct 13, 2011
LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit long-term care providers formerly known as the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, will celebrate its 50th year in existence next week at...
CLASS supporters continue calls to revive the program
Oct 27, 2011
CLASS proponents received a jolt of support Wednesday when a handful of Democrats advocated giving the long-term care insurance program another chance.
60 seconds with … LeadingAge Chairman David Gehm
Dec 01, 2013
Q: You addressed the LeadingAge annual conference shortly after the government shutdown ended. How do you respond to nonprofit leaders discouraged by the political climate?
Person-centered care paying dividends at Kansas facilities
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 06, 2017
An in-person survey of 320 Kansas nursing homes showed that facilities with a specific approach to patient-centered care had more satisfied residents than those without it.
Nursing homes should embrace rehospitalization prevention, advocate says
Oct 25, 2011
Nursing homes have important tools at their disposal to help prevent rehospitalizations among their own residents, a leading advocate told McKnight’s at last week’s LeadingAge annual meeting.