Insulin spray leads to significant benefits for those with dementia, study finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 09, 2015
Taking a man-made form of insulin improved memory and cognition in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, according to recently published findings.
AARP’S policy wizard — John Rother, director of policy
By
Liza Berger
May 11, 2005
To say John Rother has been busy lately would be an understatement.
As director of policy and strategy at AARP, the largest seniors organization in the world, Rother has crafted some critical healthcare...
New LeadingAge center will tackle workforce problems
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 22, 2017
LeadingAge announced Wednesday that it has formed the Center for Workforce Solutions to better assist providers with employee recruitment, training and retention.
SEIU disputes “independence” of ManorCare quality committee
May 12, 2008
The Service Employees International Union has called into question the independence of HCR ManorCare’s recently formed panel of quality advisers.
Study shows success of hemophilia drug with some stroke patients
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 02, 2005
A hemophilia drug may be a magic bullet for bleeding stroke, the most deadly and disabling form of stroke, according to new findings.
Guest Columns: Reforming the long-term care financing system
Sep 25, 2008
A golden opportunity awaits a U.S. president who is willing to tackle the long-term care financing system.
Governors eye block grants as way to cut Medicaid costs
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2011
House Republicans would like to see Medicaid outlays trimmed dramatically. And they are hardly alone.
New plans for LTC? They’re not saying
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2008
When you think about it, long-term care is really a thorny issue—particularly the financing side of it. As Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security resources dwindle, and more people grow older and live...
Brookings briefing addresses long-term care survey process, job training
Jul 15, 2008
Redesigning the regulatory survey of nursing homes would help determine how far current resources can be stretched to improve quality, according to a panelist who participated in a long-term care reform...
U.S. House forms first long-term care caucus
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 10, 2006
The House of Representatives has formed a long-term care caucus “dedicated to improving the access, quality and affordability of long-term care for individuals of all ages.”