Residents of bankrupt long-term healthcare facilities are more likely to suffer adverse care outcomes, according to a new working paper released this week. Researchers found patients were more likely ...
More than 2 million Americans live in long-term care — a nursing home, assisted living or other residential care facility. Many of us may pay regular visits to a family member, friend, or neighbor, ...
Have you ever had a concern with how yourself or a loved one are being cared for in a nursing home or assisted living facility? Your local long-term care (LTC) ombudsman might be able to help you.
Frontline caregivers are often disgusted by older patients’ “decayed and ill” mouths, creating a potential barrier to care in a population whose oral health influences physical and mental well-being.
Even as the median salary for full-time physical therapists working in geriatrics hit the $100,000 mark, pay increases failed to keep up with inflation.
Injury 2 Wellness Centers Promotes Wellness Care Through Ongoing Chiropractic Support. As the year draws to a close and many individuals begin setting health goals for the new year, Injury 2 Wellness ...
A 37-year-old woman presents as a new patient. Her past medical history consists of depression, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia ...
As the province has lifted long-term care staffing levels since the pandemic, some companies’ homes have lagged behind, ...
Approximately 1.2 million Americans live in certified nursing homes, and another 1 million live in assisted living facilities. It’s common for residents in these facilities to have roommates, 24/7 ...