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Why It’s Essential to Report Nursing Home Abuse If You Suspect It
Recognizing Signs of Nursing Home Abuse Physical and Behavioral Indicators When it comes to the well-being of our loved ones in nursing homes, vigilance is...
New Bill Hopes to Improve Ombudsman Programs Nationwide
New Bill Hopes to Improve Ombudsman Programs Nationwide Decades ago, the Older Americans Act was approved to establish important ombudsman programs, allowing professionals and volunteers...
What to Do If You Get Sick on Vacation This Summer
What to Do If You Get Sick on Vacation This Summer Understanding Your Health Insurance Coverage Abroad Deciphering Your Policy’s Fine Print Embarking on an...
Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Head Resigns with Lawsuit Pending Against Dept
Maryland Office of Health Care Quality Head Resigns with Lawsuit Pending Against Dept The Maryland Department of Health and Maryland Health Secretary Laura Herrera Scott...
The Importance of Regular Health Assessments in Preventing Nursing Home Falls
The Importance of Regular Health Assessments in Preventing Nursing Home Falls Assessment Protocols and Fall Risk Comprehensive Health Evaluations Regular health assessments are a cornerstone...
Nursing Home Ratings Conceal Deeper Issues
Nursing Home Ratings Conceal Deeper Issues A newly released investigation from Scripps News reveals a troubling reality: high ratings for U.S. nursing homes may not...
Amid Rising Long-Term Care Costs, MD Ranks Among Most Expensive Nursing Home States
Amid Rising Long-Term Care Costs, MD Ranks Among Most Expensive Nursing Home States Costs of long-term care have risen across the board – from in-home...
Assessing Environmental Hazards: Key to Fall Prevention in Senior Living Facilities
Environmental Risk Factors in Senior Living Spaces Identifying Common Hazards Senior living facilities are tasked with the critical responsibility of ensuring a safe environment for...
Proposed Bill Would Bolster Nation’s Nursing Home Workforce, Fight Staffing Shortage
America’s nursing home industry is profoundly broken. Now infested with private equity and investment firms, it’s been radically altered from one built on a primary...