Nursing

Proposal advances for minimum standards in nursing homes, special dementia care units

25 May 2012

A loophole in Massachusetts law that allows nursing homes to advertise specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care units, even though their workers may have no training in caring for such residents, is one step closer to being closed. A proposal that would establish minimum standards for such units was approved by the House of Representatives Wednesday and is headed for the state Senate.

6 Tips to Pick the Best Nursing Home

24 May 2012

Two-thirds of those 65+ will need home care.

Filial Responsibility Law Makes Son Liable for Mother's Nursing Home Bill

24 May 2012

A son in Pennsylvania has been found liable for the $93,000 nursing home bill of his mother.?? The Pennsylvania appeals court made the ruling under the state?s law of filial responsibility. The case, Care & Corporation of America v. Pittas, concern?s John Pittas? mother?s time in a nursing home for the purpose of rehabilitation after ...