Category: senior care

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

NPR had a great article about the uncertain future of programs within the Department of Health and Human Services due to the reduction of staff members, federal aid, disability, and anti-poverty programs. At least 40% of staff members were notified of layoffs. At the same time, many were turned away when they showed up at the

13,000 More Deaths

According to a June 3 letter written by public health economists and researchers, the rolling back of nursing home staff levels could lead to 13,000 preventable deaths. Various ranking members of the Senate Finance Committee, researchers, and other Senate holdings warned that the Trump administration’s budget will result in more than 42,500 deaths annually. This

Deporting Caregivers

The Trump Administration’s unlawful immigration crackdown is hurting the long-term healthcare industry, as nursing homes and care providers are losing their foreign-born employees and are struggling to hire replacements. According to data provided by LeadingAge, foreign-born workers make up 30% of the nursing home housekeeping and maintenance workforce. That is compared to 19% of the

Transition and Diversion Waiver.

News10NBC has been investigating the conditions in Waterview Height facility in Charlotte, New York. Residents and their families felt that they had no other option but to use the facility. However, a “little-known program” exists that offers a better alternative for families. Carol Poupore and Clarence Richard Poupore, Rick, had been married for nearly three

Millions of Americans Will Lose Health Care

The recent House reconciliation bill has proposed tremendous cuts to both Medicaid and Medicare, putting fiscally vulnerable seniors and people with disabilities at substantially greater risk. Such cuts would be the largest in Medicaid’s history and would reduce general access to nursing home care and community-based long-term services and support. Currently, over seven million older

How cutting Medicaid could upend long-term care for many older Americans.

The Republican Senate passed a big spending bill that will increase deficits for decades. Two things are admitted by Republicans who voted for the bill. First, it would cut taxes in a way that would only benefit the wealthiest Americans. Second, to recoup some of that lost revenue, it would cut health care programs, particularly

$15 Million Awarded in Highway Collision

$42 Million Given Back for over 8,000 Investors

$1.05 Million Largest Nursing Home Jury Award in Spartanburg History

$2.32 Million in “Unprecedented” Jury Award Against Nuisance Landfill

$1.05 Million Largest Nursing Home Jury Award in Spartanburg History

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