I remember stumbling through my first college philosophy class when the professor asked if anyone knew Socrates’ most famous saying.

A recent study reveals that many older adults with dementia may be entering nursing homes not because of medical necessity — but because key community services are not meeting their daily needs.

Two large studies involving Chinese older adults found strong links between loneliness, frailty and difficulty performing everyday tasks — with frailty appearing to act as a bridge in this ...

Nursing homes are likely to see cuts to their Medicaid reimbursement rates soon, threatening not only patient services and workforce initiatives but also workers’ livelihoods, Sen. Bernie Sanders ...

A new study suggests that participation in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may help protect older adults against age-related cognitive decline and potentially delay the ...

Emily Hanson believes that room for improvement always exists. As director of data analytics for the Alden Management Services provider group, her empirical findings help guide operations and improve ...

An updated interpretation as to who qualifies as a licensed speech-language pathologist could help some nursing home therapists get back to work.

Focused infection control surveys are no longer part of the standard survey process, federal officials announced in a memo to state directors Wednesday.

Doreen Kelley is known for elevating those around her, investing in meaningful and, often, unseen acts, and building genuine relationships.

The Alzheimer’s Association has issued its first clinical practice guideline on the use of blood tests to help diagnose ...

New research reveals that targeted mental and physical health interventions could be key to preventing loneliness among older ...

Diana Sturdevant is changing nursing homes in Oklahoma from institutional-focused to person-directed services, earning her ...