Nation’s first COVID-19 criminal charges against nursing home leaders filed in Massachusetts
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 25, 2020
Two leaders of a veterans home where 76 patients died due to the coronavirus were criminally charged Friday morning, according to Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey.
Lawmaker calls for ‘science’ as guide to VA COVID-19 care after controversial experimental drug use
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 11, 2020
A U.S. congresswoman is seeking answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ following a state-run center’s decision to prescribe a controversial drug to nursing home residents battling COVID-19.
Administrators suspended at veterans nursing home hard hit by COVID-19
By
Danielle Brown
May 29, 2020
Two top administrators at a veterans nursing home hit hard by the coronavirus were suspended indefinitely by Pennsylvania military leaders. The suspension comes as state officials investigate the nursing...
Scattering seeds
By
Gary Tetz
Nov 15, 2018
It was my birthday yesterday — the same day I found out that Fernald, a World War II veteran and one of the wisest, bravest and most adorable people I’ve ever known, had passed away.
Heroes bring us together
By
Gary Tetz
Oct 18, 2018
Ever tempted to lose your faith in the essential goodness of human nature? Worried that our country is irreparably divided? A flight across the country with a group of iconic war heroes from long-term...
Actively honoring those who served
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
May 29, 2018
As I reflect on Memorial Day and all those who have bravely put their lives on the line for our freedom, I think of the veterans who reside in our facilities, and how we shouldn’t consider them veterans...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Jan. 16
Jan 16, 2018
Incontinence drug also improves sleep quality … New consumer site tracks SNF staffing levels … Wyoming considering new retirement home for vets and spouses
Veteran student group delivers care packages, camaraderie to residents of veterans home
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Oct 25, 2017
Nearly two dozen Clemson University students and employees delivered care packages to a nearby veterans nursing home on Saturday — and they brought something younger vets say their older counterparts...
Wine country wildfires force evacuation of frail residents at CA’s largest veterans home
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Oct 13, 2017
More than 100 of the frailest residents of California’s largest veterans long-term care facility were evacuated this week amid concerns that rampant wildfires in the area could be detrimental to...
Fifth veterans home being considered for KY
Feb 28, 2017
Kentucky’s House passed a bill Tuesday that would authorize $10.5 million in state bond funds for construction of the state’s fifth veterans’ nursing home.