Much of the news we cover here at McKnight’s isn’t exactly sexy.
CMS withdraws proposal requiring LTC facilities to afford spousal rights to same-sex couples
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Oct 04, 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has withdrawn a 2014 proposed rule that would have required long-term care facilities to recognize and ensure rights for same-sex marriages, according to a...
Agencies offer resource for improving LGBT inclusion
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Amy Novotney
Oct 01, 2014
Many older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults residing in long-term care facilities do not feel safe being open about their sexual identities, experts say.
Also in the news for August 27, 2014 . . .
Aug 27, 2014
Dementia sharply increases stroke risk … CMS releases training tool to build respect for LGBT long-term care residents … Canes fitted to the hip are better for stroke patients … ‘Mindfulness’...