Happy holidays: ’tis the season for more rehab work
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Dec 08, 2011
It’s that time of year again, the when our hospitals and nursing facilities start to fill up with patients suffering from new fractures, falls, pneumonia and other cardio-pulmonary diseases. However,...
CNAs, home health aides in huge demand, but struggles ahead, experts warn
Aug 18, 2011
Certified nursing assistants and home health aides will continue to be in huge demand, but a lack of training and low pay could mean a labor crisis for nursing facilities, home health agencies and even...
Baby boomers may need to find new, innovative care networks, report finds
Jun 02, 2010
As death rates continue to fall, baby boomers will have to develop non-traditional caregiver networks, or pay for long-term care facility care, according to a new report.
For some seniors, family support increases end-of-life fears
Apr 01, 2010
Some groups of elderly people actually report being more afraid of death if they have a strong family network of caregivers, a new study finds.
Database of caregivers to be available March 1, but it is incomplete, news investigation finds
Feb 17, 2010
After 22 years of delays, a federal database of potentially dangerous caregivers will be made available to healthcare providers on March 1. But a news report finds that thousands of disciplinary records...
Health Affairs journal devotes January issue to long-term care
Jan 05, 2010
The health policy journal Health Affairs is releasing an issue today on long-term care and related services, and the challenges confronting caregiving.
Everyone needs a long-term care plan
By
Ken Dychtwald
Nov 18, 2009
My parents wisely purchased long-term care insurance. They have showed me that now more than ever, it’s important to think ahead.