Many baby boomers willing to receive long-term care outside the home, LeadingAge poll finds
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 19, 2019
Baby boomers may be more willing to receive long-term care outside the home than was commonly believed, according to a LeadingAge poll released Monday.
Majority of hospices exclude some patients due to Medicare daily fee, researchers discover
By
McKnight's Staff
Dec 06, 2012
Despite the fact that hospice is one of the fastest growing parts of Medicare, 78% of surveyed hospice operators turned away patients with the potential for high-costing care, according to a new study...
Non-adherence to medications increases seniors’ risk for falls: study
May 20, 2010
Seniors who neglect to take their medications as directed can significantly increase their risk of falls, according to new research.
CMS needs better abuse oversight for nursing homes: GAO
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 17, 2019
The Government Accountability Office alleges that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has yet to enforce several of its recommendations after a GAO report found oversight gaps in abuse reporting...
Most seniors support virus mitigation efforts, national survey finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 15, 2020
Seniors reported feeling safer with COVID-19 public health measures in place. They’re also more likely to adhere to guidelines meant to reduce transmission, such as avoiding large gatherings.
CMS: Surveys will intensify focus on infection control in wake of coronavirus crisis
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 05, 2020
Surveyor inspections will place a greater emphasis on infection control policies as officials and healthcare providers work to combat the coronavirus in the United States.
Survey: Shreveport the least expensive city for private nursing home room
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 13, 2004
A private room in a nursing home costs an average of $96 daily in Shreveport, LA, making it the least expensive city in the nation, according to a study by the MetLife Mature Market Institute for AARP...
Study: Potential residents have low awareness, negative perception of CCRCs
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 10, 2006
Continuing care retirement communities have a lot of work to do to make their image and services seem palatable to their next wave of potential customers, new survey results indicate.
SPH Analytics approved by CMS
Aug 12, 2015
SPH Analytics announced approval from the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services to administer the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems for the Physician Quality Reporting System survey.
Robots may allow for more quality time with patients, Norwegian nurses say
Aug 04, 2009
Norwegian nursing home and home healthcare workers are open to the idea of integrating robots and remote sensors into nursing homes and seniors’ homes, according to a recent survey.