Before Medicaid came on the scene in 1965, everyone paid out of pocket for long-term care (LTC). Operators received a market rate for the services they ...

The final deadline is, well, finally here to submit nominations for the 2025 McKnight's Women of Distinction Awards program.

Long-term care providers who prescribe controlled substances via telehealth may soon be subject to a tiered federal registration system.

A new training program is aimed at creating the next generation of nursing home leaders with role-specific content.

PA providers pen letter to governor to address ‘broken’ LTC system … State hospice groups sue HHS over ‘unlawful’ implementation of Special Focus program …  TN woman wanted after impersonating SNF nur ...

A federal judge has denied a request to temporarily halt implementation of the federal nursing home staffing mandate.

Medically and mentally disruptive health events such as hip fracture or pneumonia can change the clinical path for  people with dementia. That conclusion was based on results of a study published ...

An older adult’s swallowing function is associated with lower social interaction levels, a new study finds.

A noninvasive neuromodulation therapy that sends electrical microcurrents through a person’s hand can enhance sleep quality and overall health in older adults, a new study finds.

Even with more nursing home operators and staff reporting that their census has or will soon return to pre-pandemic levels, many say they are feeling extra pressure to land more higher-paying ...

Have you ever reread a text message, wondering if it was taken the wrong way? Or sent an email only to receive no reply, ...

OSHA terminated a COVID-specific rule on Wednesday that aimed to protect direct caregivers, deciding to include more infectious diseases.