Changes to Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines
CMS relaxed restrictions imposed on visitation. Does this mean things are back to normal?.
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Sep 14, 2021
Who Makes the Rules?
It seems like every long-term care facility has its own take on post-COVID visitation.
Jul 8, 2021
How COVID Has Changed Elder Care
What has the pandemic taught us about how we meet the needs of vulnerable older adults?
Mar 3, 2021
COVID Scam Update
Fraudsters are using the full suite of scam tools and closely following the headlines, adapting their tactics to the times.
Dec 21, 2020
What is the Hidden Cost of COVID?
The actions long-term care facilities have taken to protect their residents have proved to be a double-edged sword.
Dec 21, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 4
We hear from the administrator of a local long-term care facility who explains how she and her staff have worked to balance resident safety
Dec 21, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 3
In this installment, we hear the stories of two family caregivers who have tried—and failed—to gain access to their loved ones.
Dec 21, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 2
Nursing homes have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that response has impacted residents and their loved ones.
Dec 17, 2020
Hidden Costs of COVID – Part 5
In this bonus installment, we hear from another administrator of a Nashville area long-term care facility.
Nov 14, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 1
Pati Bedwell and Debra King weigh in on a COVID-related tragedy that hasn't been making headlines. Part 1 of a four-part series.
Aug 19, 2020
Staying Connected as Lock Downs Continue
What can you do to stay connected if you can't connect with your loved one in person?
Aug 4, 2020
Managing Isolation During COVID-19
Faster than you can flip an egg, our lives have gone from sunny side up to feeling rather scrambled.
Jul 28, 2020
8 in 10 People Who Have Died of COVID-19 Were Age 65 or Older
Political views influence how seriously many people take the COVID-19 situation. One thing, however, is not in dispute.
Jul 21, 2020
Caregiving During a Pandemic
Being a caregiver is challenging enough on its own, but a pandemic makes it even more so.
Jun 29, 2020
Conflicting COVID Messages Create Cloud Of Confusion
Here's what can happen a health condition that can be deadly for older adults becomes a political football.
Jun 1, 2020
Your COVID-19 Estate Planning Checklist
We are living in unprecedented times. A unique and dangerous virus is proliferating the United States.
May 18, 2020
Provisioning for a Crisis That Just Won’t End
If you're sheltering in place during the COVID-19 crisis and your supplies are running low, here are some ways to get what you need.
May 18, 2020
GUEST COLUMN: COVID-19 Affects Seniors’ Mental Health
I could see it on my mom’s face when I visited her at the assisted living facility. She was hurt, confused, and frustrated.
Apr 28, 2020
Dementia and COVID-19
People around the world are struggling to understand the global pandemic that COVID-19 has created.
Apr 28, 2020
COVID-19 Scam Update
Scammers are an imaginative lot. No matter what happens, they’ll think up a scheme that uses the situation to bilk unsuspecting people.
Apr 15, 2020
1135 Waiver May Modify Medicaid Rules
The COVID-19 situation may result in the temporary removal of certain hurdles to coverage.
Apr 7, 2020
What Your Loved One’s Nursing Home Should Be Doing
What should your loved one’s nursing home be doing to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Mar 24, 2020
CMS Releases Recommendations on Non-Essential Procedures During COVID-19 Response
On March 18, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that all elective surgeries, non-essential medical...
Mar 20, 2020
COVID-19 and Medicare Rule Changes: What You Need to Know
As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, we’ve been waiting to see what changes federal officials might make to the nation’s healthcare system.
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