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Spots on my nails
Last week my caregiver/driver shortened my nails and applied nail hardener. She said two fingernails on my right…
Projects Read MoreLong-Term Living takes break in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Long-term Living will take a short break from news, articles, blogs and social media on Monday, January 21…
News Read MoreNew HIPAA rule expands liability for healthcare providers and business partners
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday issued a final “omnibus” rule to update the…
News Read MoreDiet may not impact certain health outcomes in elderly
Eating diets high in sugar and fat may not affect the health outcomes of older adults ages 75…
News Read MoreTreasury Department urges direct deposit of federal benefit checks
For years, the Treasury Department has offered direct deposit to seniors, veterans and others who receive Social Security…
News Read MoreWashington budget fight has LTC industry fretting over more cuts
So now the fiscal cliff battle is behind us, but the nation is heading to another possible financial…
Projects Read MoreThe ups and downs of vertical transport
According to a news report, an 87-year-old resident of a Canadian LTC facility became stuck in the facility’s…
Projects Read MoreOIG widens crackdown on hospices
A San Diego hospice becomes the latest recipient of a federal audit during the widening crackdown by the…
News Read MoreSkilled nursing care faces more Medicare cuts
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) will endure further cuts in Medicare payments because of provisions that are part of…
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