As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner and former educator, Amy Boyington is passionate about researching and advocating for learners of all ages. For over a decade, Amy has specialized in writing ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 2 repealed the minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes that participate in Medicare and Medicaid that the agency adopted in 2024.

Allowing patients to receive care in the comfort of their homes plays a large part in why home health or homecare nursing has become a trending nursing career. Patients have proven that recovery in a ...

Between the intermittent honking from passing cars and the blasting of music from loudspeakers, the picket lines of the nurses on strike from PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Home Care Services nurses were ...

HHS repealed the rule on Tuesday, which would have required nursing homes to increase staffing, saying the regulations would ...

When the time comes to transition to nursing home care, figuring out how to pay for it is often a primary concern for families. Many people mistakenly believe Medicare will cover the entire cost ...

As the nursing shortage looms, new expectations give way to new recruiting strategies. In the face of a daunting workforce shortage, health systems are struggling to recruit and retain the best talent ...

While one-third of older adults may never need long-term care services, many people do need the extra support, including care in a nursing home. According to a report from the Urban ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. Home health care nurse Jessica Britton (left) with Salana and her mother, Shatara ...