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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

The struggles facing long-term care are numerous and well-documented. Providers, facilities, and families are constantly trying to find solutions to help ...

In addition to what most view as good news about the nursing home minimum staffing mandate in the recent reconciliation bill signed into law, long-term ...

In addition to what most view as good news about the nursing home minimum staffing mandate in the recent reconciliation bill signed into law, long-term care providers are also riding high after a ...