Latest Nursing home Stories
The San Diego law firm provides statistics and advice to prevent falls by elderly adults in the care of nursing home facilities. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 One of the primary causes of injury in nursing homes is unnecessary fall episodes. A 2012 report by the Centers for Disease Control reveals that each year a typical nursing home with 100 beds reports 100 to 200 falls, and many more falls go unreported. Among older adults aged 65 and over, falls are the leading cause of death...
Walgreen Pharmacist Robert Maziarka will be conducting an informational program on Walker Safety on June 20 at Heritage Woods of Ottawa, a BMA affordable assisted living community in Ottawa, Illinois. The community serves seniors of all incomes, including those on Medicaid. Bradley, IL (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 Heritage Woods of Ottawa, a BMA affordable assisted living community, is hosting a For Your Health informational program on Walker Safety at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. The community,...
AUSTIN, Texas, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Saying a resolution to the longstanding shortfall between the actual cost of providing quality nursing home care and what the State actually reimburses skilled nursing facilities must rise in terms of being a public policy priority, the Texas Health Care Association (THCA) today said the 6% Medicaid rate increase ultimately passed by the Legislature is a needed step forward. "Of the more than $350 million in biennial GR we were...
MIT Startup GeriJoy announced today that it is offering a special Father’s Day promotion for its virtual home companion: from June 16 until June 22, the referral code “FATHERS” will give new subscribers a full refund on the first month’s subscription price. Teams of care staff who work around the clock see, hear, and engage with elders through GeriJoy's virtual companions, which take the form of adorable pets, and improve mental health for elders while providing peace of mind...
Regents Park Boca Raton, a Florida-based skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with 180 beds, is one of only 12 nursing homes across the nation to actively participate in Columbia University’s School of Nursing Study to Help Shape the Future of Infection Control. Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 Family-owned and independently operated Regents Park Boca Raton has opened its doors to Columbia University researchers intent on learning more about infection control practices in...
Eagle Ridge of Decatur, a BMA Management affordable assisted living community, is hosting an informational program on the Upcoming Changes to Medicare on June 20. Ashely Peel of the American Republic Insurance Company will be conducting the program. Bradley, IL (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 Eagle Ridge of Decatur, a BMA affordable assisted living community, is hosting an informational program on the Upcoming Changes to Medicare at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. The community, which is located at...
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in California and a spotlight on managed care, Independent Living Centers (ILCs) have an opportunity to further the Olmstead Decision by providing cost-effective, coordinated care for dual eligible beneficiaries or individuals who qualify for health care services through both Medicare and Medi-Cal programs. According to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), there...
Awards Presented at 29th Annual Meeting LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Eighteen individual New York healthcare providers - and three groups of healthcare organizations, totaling an additional 60 awardees -- have been named recipients of the 2013 IPRO Quality Awards. The awards, given annually by IPRO, recognize organizations and professionals who demonstrate a commitment to improving the quality of care provided to New York's Medicare beneficiaries. IPRO...
Heritage Woods of Watseka, a BMA Management affordable assisted living community, is hosting a Chips and Salsa Fietsa on June 19. The community in Iroquois County, Illinois serves seniors of all incomes, including those on Medicaid. Bradley, Illinois (PRWEB) June 12, 2013 Heritage Woods of Watseka, a BMA affordable assisted living community, is hosting a Chips & Salsa Fietsa at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19. The community, which is located at 577 E. Martin Ave. in Watseka, Illinois,...
Construction of Bend Transitional Care (formerly Harmony House of Bend) nears completion and the senior health care facility prepares to offer area communities post-acute transitional rehabilitation services. Bend. Oregon (PRWEB) June 12, 2013 As the final stages of construction on a new 41,625 square foot facility begins, Harmony House of Bend (located at 2366 NW Lakeside), known for its long-term skilled nursing services, is preparing to move to its new home at Bend Transitional Care...
