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Understaffed nursing homes are a huge problem, and Biden's promised fix 'sabotaged'

A study commissioned by the government to recommend minimum staffing levels at nursing homes drew no conclusions. And that means Biden's pledge to set those minimums may come to far less than hoped.

WEKU

Does Medicare pay for nursing home care?

One of the biggest expenses Medicare beneficiaries are likely to face will be long-term care.

Fortune

Most US nursing homes are understaffed, potentially compromising health care for more than a million elderly residents

More than 80% of U.S. nursing homes reported staffing shortages in early 2023. SciLine interviewed Dr. Jasmine Travers, a gerontological nurse practitioner and assistant professor of nursing at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, and asked her how the shortage affects health care for nursing home residents, if…

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Eurovision winner shows the power of music for nursing home residents

The Music Speaks event will see more than 100 residents in 30 nursing homes singing and playing music for an online performance.

The Independent UK

Scottish nursing home launches 'grief cafe' to support local community

A SCOTTISH nursing home has announced plans to develop and implement the launch of a second “grief café” following initial positive feedback.

The National (Scotland)

Nursing Home Costs Soared in July

The cost of nursing home and adult care grew by the largest amount in July. Have you made a plan for your family?

Kiplinger

Lump sum, daily payments or a combination? What to consider when paying for nursing home accommodation

Moving yourself or a loved one to a nursing home can be emotional and difficult. While some have their nursing home accommodation costs fully covered by the government (based on a means test), most will have to pay their own way.

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Nursing Home Residents Silenced by Fear of Retaliation

People who live in nursing homes endure abuse because they fear they will be punished further if they speak up, according to a new report.

Kiplinger

Nursing Home Launches ‘Adopt A Grandparent’ Campaign To Combat Elderly Loneliness

Mountview care home in England invites families to form multi-generational relationships with seniors.

Zenger

Nursing home resident threw knife at staff before Tasering: police

The Tasering has been described as 'a grossly disproportionate response'.

The Canberra Times

In stinging rebuke, judge orders Florida to stop funneling frail kids into nursing homes

A federal judge has delivered a stunning rebuke to Florida health administrators, ruling that the state’s long-standing failure to provide adequate care to children with complex medical needs has resulted in the “tragic” and illegal warehousing of fragile children in institutions.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Elderly Nursing Home Residents Denied Life-Saving COVID Treatment, Study Finds

Inadequate use of antiviral medication led to avoidable mortality, with Paxlovid underutilized

Zenger

Sambalpur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission slaps ₹78 lakh fine on doctors, nursing home

DCDRC fines two doctors, nursing home ₹78.66 lakh for negligence in duty. Victim suffered loss of income, medical expenses due to wrong advice.

The Hindu

Resident found 'in their own urine' as care home slammed in damning report

The nursing home said the issues were now historic and "no longer reflective of the care and services provided"

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Biden’s long-term care agenda faces headwinds - Roll Call

Biden wants more workers to care for the elderly and disabled, but Medicaid reimbursement rates and workforce shortages hinder his ambitions.

The Guardian - AU

Clare Nowland: family sues NSW government after 95-year-old allegedly Tasered in nursing home

Exclusive: civil proceedings against the state were initially filed while aged care resident was still fighting for her life in hospital

Irish Mirror

Pat Kenny and wife Kathy lose planning battle to help wildlife on site he called 'badgers Alamo'

The Newstalk broadcaster' said he was flabbergasted' by 'crazy' An Bord Pleanala decision to build the five-storey nursing home next to his Dalkey house

Dublin Live

Two kid goats believed to have been stolen from Dublin nursing home

The kids have been missing since last night

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The Independent UK

A fire in a nursing home in Italy has killed 6 residents and injured some 80 others

A fire that broke out in a Milan nursing home during the night has killed six residents

Tribune News Service

Some states to landlords: You can’t evict tenants without a good reason

BUFFALO, N.Y. — For years, Charlene Redrick worked double shifts to make sure she made rent each month. The 64-year-old nursing home aide always paid on time — even at the height of the pandemic.

Birmingham Post

Work completed on specialist nursing home at Imperial Park, Bristol

The Burren is a development for Cornerstone Healthcare Group

Newcastle Herald

Hunter nursing homes called out for non-compliance

Nursing homes named and shamed on watchdogs non-compliance register

Kiplinger

10 Things You Should Know About Nursing Homes

Chronically understaffed and expensive, nursing homes have changed over the years, much of it for the worse. But they fill a need for many. How do you find a good one?

Daily Record

West Lothian nursing home raises phenomenal £3000 for MND charity

Workers at Livingston’s Kirk Lane Nursing Home took part in the Kilt Walk recently

Irish Mirror

State failed in its care to nursing home resident who was raped by healthcare worker, Varadkar says

A healthcare worker was jailed for 11 years for the rape of a resident who was known by the pseudonym 'Emily'

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