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• Cases of Persistent Delirium in Nursing Homes Has Dropped in Recent Years: Study

  March 25, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study has found that changes to how nursing homes prescribe antipsychotics following the passage of a 2014 law has led to a reduced number of nursing home patients suffering delirium.

• Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Found on Nursing Home Residents’ Skin: Study

  March 5, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that colonies of antibiotic-resistant bacteria are found on the skin of many nursing home residents, creating serious infection risks.

• Nursing Home Antibiotic Resistant Infection Rates Impacted by Staffing Problems: Study

  January 31, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Nursing homes with higher staffing rates could face a smaller proportion of infections by certain dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria like MRSA, researchers conclude.

• Nursing Home Problems With Staffing Should Influence Federal 5-Star Rating System: Study

  January 23, 2025

  Michael Adams

  New research indicates that nursing home staff instability could potentially move facility ratings up or down by one star, influencing where many families and prospective residents choose to go for care.

• Reduced Use of Antipsychotics for Dementia Does Not Improve Outcomes for Nursing Home Residents: Study

  January 15, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study warn that while giving dementia patients antipsychotics to serve as "chemical restraints" puts them at an increased risk of death, there were very few benefits seen from taking them off of the drugs.

• Study Finds Reduction in Nursing Home Antibiotic Use, But Duration Remains Problematic

  December 5, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Federal officials say that nursing homes have reined in some unnecessary antibiotic prescribing habits in recent years.

• CPSC Warns 18 Deaths Linked to Portable Bed Rails Over Past 3 Years

  November 20, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Following nine portable bed rail recalls since 2021, federal regulators have issued an urgent warning regarding the adult assistance products.

• DOJ Report to Congress Details Fight Against Nursing Home Neglect, Elder Abuse and Financial Fraud

  November 13, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Federal regulators are working in tandem with law enforcement agencies to help prevent financial fraud and nursing home neglect among elderly Americans.

• Dementia Patients Are More Likely To End Up in Low-Quality Nursing Homes: Study

  November 8, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Although higher quality nursing homes are generally able to provide better care, new research suggests that these facilities are less likely to admit dementia patients, who are particularly vulnerable to nursing home neglect.

• Nursing Home Care Quality Decreases After Facility Changes Ownership: Study

  September 11, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers indicate nursing homes that are for profit, located in urban areas or part of a larger chain are more likely to change ownership, which typically results in a drop in staffing and health inspection ratings.