Tag Archives: nursing homes

Life’s Difficult Decisions: Choosing a Nursing Home for a Loved One

Posted on January 10, 2017 by

Every year, millions of Americans seek care in nursing homes. If you or a close friend or family member are in this position, how would you choose the right one? Fortunately, the government runs a website called Nursing Home Compare, … Continue reading →

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Nursing Home Compare Website (podcast)

Posted on December 21, 2016 by

About 1.4 million Americans seek care in nursing homes every year. To help them—and their families—make informed choices about selecting the right one, the Nursing Home Compare website allows people to research nursing homes using a Five-Star Quality Rating System. … Continue reading →

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Long Term Care Workforce (podcast)

Posted on September 23, 2016 by

As the U.S. population ages, a growing number of older Americans are expected to need help with routine activities, such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Will the caregiver workforce be ready for them? A team led by Kathleen King, a … Continue reading →

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Older Adults, Dementia, and Antipsychotic Drugs

Posted on May 31, 2016 by

About 15% of older adults have dementia. Some of them are prescribed antipsychotic drugs to help treat the symptoms of the disease. However, the Food and Drug Administration has not approved those drugs to treat dementia. May is Older Americans … Continue reading →

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Checking Up on the Quality of Nursing Homes (podcast)

Posted on December 2, 2015 by

Across the country, the nearly 16,000 nursing homes that participate in Medicare and Medicaid are home to almost 1.5 million people. These nursing homes must meet certain quality standards. To monitor that, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reviews … Continue reading →

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