Most nursing home beds are occupied in Connecticut, but facility closures are piling up, leading to a possible care crisis.
For many long-term care operators, the November election results brought on a sigh of relief. But it’s wise to take a step back and consider the bigger picture.
In a large-scale study, the RSV vaccine (RSVpreF) demonstrated 91% effectiveness in preventing RSV-related lower respiratory ...
A specialized surgical program for elderly cancer patients significantly improves their chances of returning home rather than ...
The New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller has dropped the state’s worst-rated nursing home from its Medicaid program.
The Boeing 777 loomed large and formidable as I boarded it. I was traveling halfway around the world to India. As I taxied ...
Congress’ main Medicare advisory panel is poised to tell lawmakers to cut its funding for nursing homes by 3%.
The standard nomination deadline for the 2025 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards is now less than a month away — Jan. 10.
Elevated blood pressure variability (BPV) is associated with lower cognitive scores in older adults. That link is more ...
One of four insurers providing care for Illinois Medicaid patients has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle allegations.
Even if you’re not toiling in long-term care, it’s reasonable to be looking for extra reasons to be cheerful this time of ...
A new study of advance care planning (ACP) among adults age 80 and older reveals that even those with significant cognitive impairment can meaningfully participate in decisions about their future ...