The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently introduced new rules for nursing home minimum staffing standards, aiming to enhance the quality of care for our most vulnerable citizens. Despite some industry pushback, these standards are necessary to ensure nursing home residents’ health and safety. Here, we’ll explore why these regulations are essential and…
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Missouri’s Care Systems Failing People with Mental Health Disabilities
In recent months, Missouri has faced significant scrutiny over its treatment of adults with mental health disabilities within long-term care facilities. On June 20th, a damning report by the Department of Justice revealed that the state had been unnecessarily institutionalizing these individuals in skilled nursing facilities. This practice violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. The…
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As the title suggests, mental health challenges may be both a cause and outcome of an older adult experiencing loneliness and/or social isolation. Factors affecting mental health in older adults The overall prevalence of mental and behavioral health challenges among older adults is generally lower than other age groups. The impact, however, can be more…
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