The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services didn’t set out to make waves this summer, but a technology upgrade is having unexpected ripple effects.

A new study reveals that despite dramatic growth in managed care programs for older and sicker adults, families continue to shoulder the overwhelming burden of providing long-term care services.

A rapid review of 41 studies reveals that older adults often do not realize how vulnerable they are to extreme heat and most are not prepared for prolonged hot weather periods. The research, published ...

Eight-plus hours of sleep linked to higher death risk … GLP-1 medications may offer unexpected cancer protection … Physical therapy referrals lag despite arthritis treatment guidelines, study finds ...

Nursing home residents encounter significant obstacles when trying to stay physically active, according to a new qualitative study examining sedentary behavior and physical inactivity among elderly ...

A nursing home company has revealed it previously transferred operations of 18 Ohio nursing homes to PACS Group, paving the way for a simplified bankruptcy process.

A California nursing home can’t force the parents of a former nursing home resident to arbitrate their wrongful death claim, although many similar claims would be covered by medical malpractice rules ...

The senior housing and care industry needs a continuum of engagement, not a continuum of care. And it starts by dropping the word “senior” and other ageist language from marketing materials.

Older adults with cardiovascular disease are experiencing declining heart health scores and face significant challenges ...

I was sitting in a U.S. hospital waiting room when I witnessed a moment that has stayed with me. An older woman stood quietly in line, waiting ...

Illinois and Maryland skilled nursing facilities have been rebuffed in their attempts to turn back six-figure penalties for infection control missteps during the early days of the pandemic.

My favorite nursing home story of the week, and maybe the year, has nothing to do with a surprise funding increase or court victory or even the typically reliable facility fishing derby.