Before Medicaid came on the scene in 1965, everyone paid out of pocket for long-term care (LTC). Operators received a market rate for the services they ...

The final deadline is, well, finally here to submit nominations for the 2025 McKnight's Women of Distinction Awards program.

Long-term care providers who prescribe controlled substances via telehealth may soon be subject to a tiered federal registration system.

A new training program is aimed at creating the next generation of nursing home leaders with role-specific content.

Have you ever reread a text message, wondering if it was taken the wrong way? Or sent an email only to receive no reply, ...

A new Health and Human Services report is calling for greater transparency in long-term care ownership, calling out private ...

Many older adults use various types of digital health technology, but patient portals top the list, a new survey finds.

PA providers pen letter to governor to address ‘broken’ LTC system … State hospice groups sue HHS over ‘unlawful’ implementation of Special Focus program …  TN woman wanted after impersonating SNF nur ...

Experiencing depression as an older adult can indicate that a person has dementia, according to a new study.

An older adult’s swallowing function is associated with lower social interaction levels, a new study finds.

The risk of developing dementia after the age of 55 is 42%, which is about twice as many compared to previous reports. About ...

Medically and mentally disruptive health events such as hip fracture or pneumonia can change the clinical path for  people with dementia. That conclusion was based on results of a study published ...