Socially active older adults remain healthier over time, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 14, 2023
Middle-aged and older adults who take part in recreational activities and volunteer work are less likely to develop physical, cognitive, mental or emotional problems, researchers say.
New lawsuits target some nursing home drugs
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 27, 2006
Several “widely used” medications, including antipsychotics and osteoporosis drugs commonly prescribed to the elderly, are the focus of new lawsuits. The litigation stems from allegations of...
The silver lining in the caregiver crisis
By
Mary Helen McSweeney-Feld, Ph.D.
Dec 04, 2013
As we enter the holiday season, AARP’s recent report on caregiving highlights the impact of changing demographics in American households: there will be dramatic shortages of paid and unpaid caregivers...
AHCA pushes Congress to leave Medicare long-term care funding alone
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 18, 2005
The American Health Care Association has urged the House Ways and Means Committee and the administration to stop the proposed $1.5 billion Medicare cut for skilled nursing care. It argued the reduction...
Government releases national plan for influenza pandemic
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 27, 2004
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson unveiled a large-scale plan Wednesday for national, state and local policy makers and health departments to respond effectively to an...
Minimizing the impact of touch starvation in long-term care residents
By
Jennifer Birdsall
Sep 09, 2020
What is touch starvation? Also known as “touch deprivation,” “skin hunger” or “hug deprivation,” touch starvation is what occurs when a person’s exposure to physical contact has been significantly...
Forum focuses on chronic disease management
Apr 09, 2009
The important role of chronic disease management in healthcare reform was the topic of conversation Tuesday among former lawmakers and healthcare advocates at a forum in Wisconsin.
CMS: Rehab providers can prepare for 3.1% Medicare hike, or more
By
Haymarket Media
Jul 30, 2004
Rural inpatient rehabilitation facilities will see their Medicare payments rise more than 20% effective Oct. 1, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Facilities acquired in Baltimore area
Jul 11, 2018
Tryko Partners LLC has bought two former ManorCare facilities totaling 254 beds in Maryland, the company announced.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dennis G. Smith defended President Bush’s 2003 reform proposal for Medicaid at the National Conference of State Legislatures meeting in Washington,...