Seniors of Urban Living, also known as the Soul Network, is calling on lawmakers to pass a bill allowing cameras inside nursing homes. WBTV reported the Charlotte-based organization that provides resources and education to avoid elderly abuse. Experts say cameras would keep staff accountable and deter mistreatment. Right now, it’s up to each facility whether they’ll
Forbes had a great article by Dr. Kenneth Scott. He is CEO and founder of SilverSage Management Services. He discussed the Biden Administration’s plan to improve the quality of care administered in nursing homes across the nation. Biden announced a series of actions designed to increase accountability against the worst-performing facilities. Biden and CMS plan
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) called for the FDA to ignore the mifepristone ruling. She told telling Kaitlan Collins on “CNN This Morning” that abortion is “an issue that Republicans have been largely on the wrong side of.” Wow.
Penn State announced a new grant to study light therapy and dementia. The National Institute on Aging will provide a $411,982 grant to researchers. They will study the effects of light therapy or ambient lighting interventions in nursing homes. Lead researcher Ying Ling Jao noted that prior research suggests interior daylight conditions in nursing homes do
A video appears to show a caregiver sleeping. The New York State Health Department launched an investigation of an Auburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center employee who appears to have fallen asleep on the job. The comments are insightful.