Nov 19, 2024 · The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Monday issued “significant revisions” to its long-term care surveyor guidance, with changes affecting everything from admission and discharge ...

McKnight's Daily Update: Each business morning, thousands of long-term care professionals start their day by reading the McKnight's Daily Update.This unique daily e-newsletter provides succinct ...

Nov 6, 2024 · Almost 16% of American adults — or about 1 in 6 — have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday.. Data in the report was collected from ...

Physical function tests, like grip strength and walking speed, could help predict which older adults are most likely to return to the hospital after discharge, according to new research published ...

Dec 20, 2024 · Eighteen workers from a Virginia skilled nursing facility have been charged with crimes ranging from neglect to falsifying documents in connection to a resident death, though details remained ...

Oct 28, 2024 · A terrible trio of survey citations is still plaguing too many nursing homes around the country, a sector expert said Friday. The good news, however, is that with proper diligence, such operators ...

LeadingAge has formally asked the incoming presidential team to repeal the federal nursing home staffing mandate adopted by the Biden White House.

Dec 22, 2024 · Long-term care providers recently received a poignant reminder of the complexities surrounding end-of-life care and the unique challenges faced by residents and those who serve them.

Dec 16, 2024 · Older adults who eat more foods with ingredients linked to inflammation have a higher incidence of dementia, according to recent data.. Researchers assessed foods that had high dietary ...

Oct 29, 2024 · The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has for the first time revealed key facts about its shorter survey option for select, “higher quality” nursing homes, including how many state ...