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CMS Bans the Use of Forced Arbitration Agreements in Nursing Homes
On Sept. 28, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the Department of Health and Human Services issued a regulation banning the use of forced arbitration agreements by nursing homes that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding. The change is the most significant overhaul of the agency’s governing of…
Read MoreNursing Home Patients Vulnerable to Abuse Through Arbitration Clauses
In a New York Times opinion piece, the newspaper’s editorial board highlighted the dangers that arbitration clauses pose for nursing home residents suffering from abuse or neglect. The article noted that a soon-to-be finalized federal rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services fails to hold nursing homes…
Read MoreNew Quality Measures for Five-Star Nursing Home Scores
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid announced it will be implementing five new quality measures into the Five-Star Quality nursing home rating system this July. Quality of care scores are important for families who are researching nursing home facilities for their loved ones. These scores provide valuable information and insight…
Read MoreHigh Cost of Care Continues to Rise in Wisconsin
According to the recent Genworth 2016 Annual Cost of Care Study, the overall cost of long-term care in Wisconsin, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult day services and home care, has increased from 2015. The average cost for in-home care in the state can cost as much as $52,624…
Read MoreNew Quality Care Measures for Nursing Home Compare Website
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (MDS) has announced they will be incorporating six new nursing home quality measures beginning in July in an effort to better assess nursing home resident care. The agency believes the measure will benefit consumers by providing important for families choosing a nursing home…
Read MoreSeniors More Likely to Fall When Vitamin D Doses Are High
While previously thought to improve mobility, a new study shows that high monthly doses of Vitamin D can increase fall risk in seniors. Various studies have indicated that increasing Vitamin D dosages in seniors could improve the function of lower extremities and work to prevent muscle weakness, ultimately helping prevent…
Read MoreVisiting Loved Ones in Nursing Homes During the Holidays
As you visit elderly loved ones living in nursing homes this holiday season, plan ahead to make your visit more rewarding and enjoyable. Here are some things to consider before you visit a nursing home. Find out the facility’s visiting hours so you can schedule plenty of time for your…
Read MoreDealing with Violent Behavior From Elderly Loved Ones
In the elderly, behaviors can be altered as a result of illness and aging. Violent behaviors can be not only dangerous, but difficult for caregivers to deal with, especially when the caregiver is a family member. The process of aging can arouse anger and aggression in elderly patients. Violent behavior…
Read MoreThe High Cost of Nursing Home Medication Errors
Medication errors are surprisingly common in nursing homes, and many of them occur repeatedly and go unnoticed and unreported. When a patient does not receive the appropriate medication, is given the wrong medication or is given the wrong dosage of a medication, serious injuries can result. In nursing home facilities,…
Read MoreElder Financial Abuse
Though data is scarce on elder financial abuse, a conservative estimate from the 2010 Investor Protection Trust Elder Fraud Survey states that approximately 20 percent of Americans over 65 have been victims of financial fraud. Often, family members are the perpetrators of abuse. Others like paid caregivers, scam artists and Internet…
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