The nursing deficit could reach 500,000 by 2025, a new report finds.
Seniors open to technology, but costs pose problem
Apr 01, 2008
Medicare beneficiaries are willing to try new technology to help them maintain their independence, but technical issues and cost remain roadblocks, two studies find.
Ontario’s Smitherman approves nursing home funds
Mar 31, 2008
Ontario Health Minister George Smitherman, who recently offered to wear an adult diaper to better understand nursing home residents’ experiences, has approved about $100 million (U.S) in funds to...
Nursing homes may use robots
Mar 28, 2008
Three state-run veterans’ nursing homes in Kentucky might be receiving some robotic backup, courtesy of the University of Louisville.
Nursing home physical restraint use drops 40%
Mar 27, 2008
The use of physical restraints on nursing home residents has fallen 40% in recent years, according to a report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Providers uncomfortable with insurance bill
Mar 21, 2008
Nursing home providers and legislators in Oklahoma have different opinions about new legislation requiring nursing homes to carry at least $250,000 in liability insurance.
Going up: escalator injuries
Mar 18, 2008
The rate of escalator-related injuries among seniors has doubled between 1991 and 2005 – but most are not serious, according to a review of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports.
Senate budget to include $160 million for elder abuse prevention
Mar 17, 2008
The Senate has set aside funding in its fiscal year 2009 budget resolution for a national system of background checks to keep those with abusive and criminal histories out of nursing homes and long-term...
Joint Commission proposes new palliative care standards
Mar 14, 2008
The Joint Commission wants feedback from palliative care providers on newly proposed standards. The standards, proposed this week, would be part of a new Healthcare Services Certification Program that...
Researchers: Resident violence in Canada “out of control”
Mar 12, 2008
Aides in Canadian nursing homes are being assaulted by residents at “appallingly” high rates, according to university researchers. Physical attacks were made daily against nearly half of workers...