Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home, a 36-bed non-profit corporation run nursing home in Pittsburgh, and South Mountain Restoration Center, a 159 -bed government run facility near Gettysburg in Adams County, were chosen among 39 nursing home facilities across the United States for the magazine’s top ratings. The facilities…
The 55 residents of Canal Side Care Manor in Walnutport are on a search to find a new care home, now that the new operator, Apex Management, has decided to close the home by the end of this month. In an article in The Morning Call of Allentown, Department of…
Falling Spring Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Chambersburg is now among the top nursing homes in Pennsylvania, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The Franklin County home received a five-star rating, the highest rate offered by the government group. In rating a nursing home, the Centers for…
A jury imposed a $200 million verdict against a nursing home management company accused of not doing enough to prevent a 92-year-old resident’s fatal fall. According to the Tampa Bay Times, an hour passed before anyone noticed that Elvira Nunziata got away from a group of residents at Pinellas Park…
According to an article in the Central Penn Business Journal (CentralPennBusiness.com), the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation last week that would put a limit on the amount of punitive damages that could be awarded in civil liability cases against nursing homes. If House Bill 1907 passes the Pennsylvania Senate,…
According to an article on WFMZ.com, asbestos has been found in parts of the Gracedale nursing home in Northampton County. Testing was done after concerns came to light regarding previous construction work done at the home. There were fears that asbestos exposure may have happened as a result of the…
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging based in Washington D.C. recently endorsed the Senior Transportation and Mobility Improvement Act introduced by Se. Herb Kohl, Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman, and Se. Ron Wyden. The legislation introduced in December addresses some of the critically important transportation issues that…
We may not be able to avoid getting older, but a recent article on Health.com offers some tips for preventing the characteristic rounding of the spine caused by osteoporosis: For those who spend a lot of time in front of a computer, keep limber by stretching which improves range of…
A study published in Psychology and Aging has revealed that by improving their brain skills, older adults become more open and receptive to new experiences. A recent article on CNN.com reported on the study that included 183 older adults between the ages of 60 and 94. Half of the participants…
On January 5, the state Department of Public Welfare announced it will consolidate the number of organizations providing financial management services to Medicaid enrollees who receive home- and community-based services. FMS allows Medicaid enrollees to direct benefits to a company which then manages their financial, payroll, tax withholding, and bill…