This study examines UnitedHealthcare’s Institutional Special Needs Plans and their association with hospital and skilled nursing facility use. Objectives: To evaluate the patterns of clinical service ...

The use of physical restraints on nursing home patients has dropped by nearly a quarter in two years and fewer residents report suffering from pain, according to a report released Tuesday by the Bush ...

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Medicare Part A may cover short-term skilled nursing care in a nursing home if specific requirements are met, such as a qualifying hospital stay and the need for daily skilled nursing care. Medicare ...

With the United States’ population rapidly aging, one facet remains largely unseen: Incarcerated people get old too. By 2030, one in three incarcerated people will be considered geriatric, as compared ...

Many people will need to stay in a nursing home at some point in their lives. How much care they'll need and how long they need to stay, however, can be hard to predict. And unfortunately, Medicare ...

Text Callout : Key Takeaways: How to Pay for Nursing Home While one-third of older adults may never need long-term care services, many people do need the extra support, including care in a nursing ...

Palliative care, a form of patient-centered care focused on quality of life for the seriously ill, should be the standard of practice for all elderly patients with complex illness in nursing homes.

It's no secret that nursing home care is the most expensive type of senior living option. You're paying for intensive medical care, including 24/7 support and specialized services by skilled ...