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Male nurses becoming more common, earn more than female nurses, Census Bureau reports
The nursing profession remains overwhelmingly female, but the representation of men has increased as the demand for nurses…
News Read MoreLTC group praises bill addressing hospital observation stays
The Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care (AQNHC) on Monday praised the introduction of New York Senator Chuck…
News Read MoreThe SCOOTER Store is back on the hot seat
The SCOOTER Store is once again a target of the Department of Health and Human Services’ crackdown on…
News Read MoreStudy: Seniors who use Facebook may gain a cognitive boost
For older adults looking to sharpen their mental skills, it might be time to log on to Facebook.Preliminary…
News Read MoreWhat design features do LTC residents most want?
The psychologist walked into Mrs. Winters’ room and found her in the corner, muttering under her breath. “Is…
Projects Read MoreAudio books fight loneliness
Each morning, I stay pretty busy working on the computer for several hours. In the afternoon, I lie…
Projects Read MoreFlorida looks to redefine assisted living
In a 2011 series of articles, the Miami Herald reported physical abuse and neglect within the assisted living…
News Read MoreFinal rule implements 5 key provisions of the ACA
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today issued a final rule that implements five key…
News Read MoreStudy finds LTC pharmacies face higher dispensing costs
Long-term care pharmacies incur dispensing costs that are 25 percent higher than those of traditional retail pharmacies while…
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