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

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 nurse

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 Wednesday in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

A noninvasive neuromodulation therapy that sends electrical microcurrents through a person’s hand can enhance sleep quality and overall health in older adults, a new study finds.

Even with more nursing home operators and staff reporting that their census has or will soon return to pre-pandemic levels, many say they are feeling extra pressure to land more higher-paying, higher-need patients.