A bad break for sleeping pills?
Nursing home residents who use a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic drug as a sleep aid—including Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata and others—may…
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Nursing home customer satisfaction improves, employee satisfaction stays level, according to survey
The 2011–2012 National Research Survey of Customer and Employee Satisfaction, conducted by the National Research Corporation, reflects growing…
News Read MoreLTC trends report: Reimbursement #1 challenge, technology #1 game changer
Long-term care facilities will have to pay attention to staff nurturing, deliver a new generation of quality care…
News Read MoreRICO suit filed against nursing home workers unions
HealthBridge Management and affiliate CareOne Management have filed a RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) against the…
News Read MoreMost Medicare seniors overspend by choosing the wrong Part D drug plan
Medicare beneficiaries usually choose a more expensive drug plan than is actually needed for their health conditions, according…
News Read More“Frequent users” are not abusing ER services, multi-state studies say
People who visit an emergency room (ER) multiple times per year—nicknamed “frequent flyers”—have been accused of taking advantage…
News Read MoreSeniors’ #1 reason for life insurance is life, not death, survey shows
Retirement planning is the primary reason Americans over 55 buy life insurance, using it to combat “longevity risk”…
News Read MoreNew drug may slow memory loss in cases of mild Alzheimer’s
While there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease, the combined results of two studies of the experimental…
News Read MoreSurveys show AL providers dedicated to providing high-quality care
Assisted living (AL) providers are aggressively tackling resident and staff satisfaction issues through ongoing employee training, recognition programs…
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