A provision to kill the federal nursing home staff rule could be stripped from a massive 10-year spending reconciliation bill because it is subject to a standing Senate rule that forbids policy ...

One of the biggest battles in Washington right now is over whether — and by how much — Medicaid funding should be cut.

Two recent studies of nursing homes and home-based care emphasize how communication breakdowns between care team members can undermine patient safety.

Frontline caregivers are often disgusted by older patients’ “decayed and ill” mouths, creating a potential barrier to dental care.

Swallowing difficulty serves as a significant predictor of frailty progression in older adults, according to new research following nearly 800 community-dwelling Japanese seniors over two years.

Senior care organizations are ramping up their efforts to secure immigration relief as thousands of workers begin fleeing the sector.

Some 579 nursing homes would be at “elevated risk” of closure if Medicaid cuts proposed in a 10-year budget reconciliation bill become law, according to a new Brown University analysis commissioned by ...