A bizarre thing happened when ESPN named its Athlete of the Century. The self-proclaimed world leader in sports apparently forgot that the 20th Century also included years predating 1990.
Most older adults don’t know about aging-related resources, survey shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 06, 2024
Most older adults are missing out when it comes to all the resources that could help them with aging and caregiving issues, according to a new poll.
Nursing home that had meth lab shuts its doors
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 27, 2012
The Ashtabula, OH, nursing home that gained national attention for having a methamphetamine lab earlier this month has closed, according to local news outlets.
CMS program had unintended outcome for Black residents with dementia, study suggests
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 01, 2021
The rate of schizophrenia diagnoses rose significantly for Black nursing home residents with dementia after the CMS National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care launched in 2012, a new analysis finds.
Grand jury indicts nursing executive who allegedly hid patient injuries
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Haymarket Media
Mar 09, 2005
A federal grand jury has indicted Larry Hinman, the regional director at Care Initiatives Iowa, West Des Moines, IA, for allegedly ordering nursing home employees to conceal residents’ injuries from...
Something tells us they’re into something good: Immanuel unites region’s seniors with Hermits, music,...
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 12, 2024
It’s common for senior care providers to look for ways to celebrate their residents, but few take it to as large a scale as Omaha, NE-based Immanuel Communities.
Pay attention to Chevron cases, they may impact you more than you might expect
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Jun 21, 2024
These days, with everything happening in long-term care, discussions are often focused on minimum staffing, lack of staff, increased enforcement, and focus on quality of care and technology. That’s...
Fracture risk higher in men who had previous falls, report shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 14, 2024
Men were more likely to have prior falls before experiencing fractures, according to a recent report — a point that doctors should note to accurately estimate a person’s fracture risk.
While some aging services providers last week warned that more scrutiny of healthcare consolidation and rules that seek to limit it further could create “unintended consequences,” others encouraged...