NIC MAP shows modest recovery in seniors housing
First quarter 2012 results show a modest recovery in the national seniors housing occupancy rate, while there was…
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Nursing home disaster plans are full of holes, OIG finds
Despite meeting federal requirements for written emergency plans and disaster preparedness training, nursing home response plans often lack…
News Read MoreReport links higher death rate among elderly to improving economy
A strong economy and falling unemployment rates are actually harmful to the elderly, according to a report from the…
News Read MoreSmoking associated with hip and knee replacement failure
Tobacco and nicotine use have been shown to impair the body’s ability to heal bones and wounds. Two…
News Read MoreMysterious gut bug hits nursing homes
An uncommon stomach virus first reported in Japan during the late 1970’s has been circulating among long-term care…
News Read MoreGrowing ranks of seniors face affordable housing crunch
The growing ranks of older adults are predicted to worsen the nation’s housing affordability challenges, according to a…
News Read MoreCost of care survey shows nursing home costs up 4%
The annual cost for a private nursing home room rose 4.2 percent in 2012 to $81,030, according to…
News Read MoreReport declares dementia a global public health crisis
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) calls for nations to…
News Read MoreCMS announces 27 Shared Savings ACOs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced 27 Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) for its Shared Savings…
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