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10+ hour, 56+ min ago (1296+ words) In the landscape of geriatric research, the issue of care-demanding status is becoming increasingly significant, particularly as aging populations worldwide pose new challenges for healthcare systems. A recently published study by Mikoshiba, Kawamura, Awatani, and colleagues, presented insights drawn from long-term care claims data in Japan. This study sheds essential light on the persistence and [] In the landscape of geriatric research, the issue of care-demanding status is becoming increasingly significant, particularly as aging populations worldwide pose new challenges for healthcare systems. A recently published study by Mikoshiba, Kawamura, Awatani, and colleagues, presented insights drawn from long-term care claims data in Japan. This study sheds essential light on the persistence and irreversibility of care-demanding statuses among the elderly, a topic that resonates deeply with healthcare providers, policymakers, and families alike. The aging population is a pressing global issue, with countries like…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (493+ words) A home care service has had its rating downgraded to "inadequate" amid concerns of poor standards of care impacting on users' ability to live healthier lives. Following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in July, Market Drayton-based Willow Home Care Ltd will now be placed in special measures, which means it will be kept under close review to ensure improvements are made. The service, which provides care and support to adults living in their own homes, was previously rated as requiring improvement. Willow Home Care said it acknowledged the concerns raised and accepted improvements were necessary, but it disputed some of the findings. It said it had raised issues with some of the points raised and was "concerned" they were not reflected in the final report. CQC inspectors found they agreed with concerns that had prompted the review, finding the…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago (34+ words) A CQC report said its inspectors found Willow Home Care did not carry out all the necessary recruitment checks for new staff or provide adequate training and supervision. It said care plans were not ......

3+ day, 7+ hour ago (352+ words) Extreme Weather Centre: School bus cancellations, transit, traffic and other updates Posted December 10, 2025 1:07 pm. Ontario is expanding rules intended to place seniors in culturally appropriate long-term care homes. The government found that their 2022 law, known as Bill 7, which was criticized for allowing people to be placed in a long-term care home not of their choosing, also led to declining and mismatched admissions to the province's cultural homes. Long-Term Care Minister Natalia Kusendova-Bashta implemented a pilot project in April in 29 homes that serve a particular religious, ethnic or linguistic community, and she says that it has been successful. The new rules allow placement co-ordinators to prioritize cultural admissions within the crisis category, which largely consists of people waiting in the hospital, instead of going strictly by position on the crisis list. That is now being expanded to all of Ontario's 59 cultural…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago (730+ words) Nearly one in six nursing home residents in the United States, who were admitted under Medicare or private pay, ended up enrolling in Medicaid during their stay after depleting their financial assets. This is according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. The findings, based on a national sample of nearly 200,000 traditional Medicare beneficiaries, underscore the financial burden long-term care places on older adults and their families and highlight growing concerns about the sustainability of Medicaid funding. "This finding raises concerns both about individuals impoverishing themselves because of the high cost of care and the long-term financial sustainability of the Medicaid program," the study authors wrote. The cohort study tracked 191,416 individuals who entered nursing homes for the first time in 2018 and were covered by traditional Medicare. The study followed residents for up to five years, concluding in 2022, using…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago (617+ words) Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America's Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) " Heath Village Retirement Community has once again been recognized as one of the nation's top skilled nursing facilities, earning a "High Performing" rating for both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation from U.S. News & World Report. The "High Performing" designation is the highest possible rating awarded by…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago (1024+ words) Reality came in a gut-punch, delivered matter-of-factly by the Needham couple's local bank teller. The total balance in their accounts was barely enough to buy a few weeks of groceries. Michael Brown had always been meticulous and careful in managing the family's finances. But his wife, Jane, hadn't realized he had slipped into the fog of early-onset Alzheimer's. Amid his confusion and the erosion of his health consulting business, he had quietly burned through the couple's savings and his retirement accounts, trying to keep ahead of the bills. At the same time, substantial federal funding cuts to Medicaid have created uncertainty about states' abilities to pay for long-term care going forward. The study explored many potential plans, but focused on three, with total lifetime benefits ranging from $75,000 to unlimited coverage for the most expensive. Plan benefits would increase with inflation…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago (156+ words) Are you looking to join an award-winning company that puts its people first? Visit Graham Healthcare Group Careers. About Graham Healthcare Group Graham Healthcare Group (GHG) is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). GHG companies include Residential Home Health, Residential Hospice, Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Healthcare@Home, and Mary Free Bed at Home. GHG and its companies employ more than 3,000 dedicated professionals serving 19,000 patients daily. For more information, visit Graham Healthcare Group. About Residential Home Health and Hospice About Central Penn Business Journal About Lehigh Valley Business About Best Companies Group Since 2004, Best Companies Group has specialized in identifying and recognizing great employers to work for. Best Companies Group is an independent research firm that ranks companies based on established research methodology. The surveys provide actionable, hard-to-obtain data that companies use to improve employee recruitment and retention. For…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago (1181+ words) Residential Home Health and Hospice earns a 2025 Best Places to Work in PA title for the fourth year, based 75% on confidential employee survey feedback. - Residential Home Health and Hospice Named 2025 Best Place to Work in PA Residential Home Health and Hospice (GHC) announced it was named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania by Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business in partnership with Best Companies Group on Dec. 8, 2025. This is the fourth consecutive year the organization earned the recognition in the Pennsylvania market. Winners were judged 25% on workplace policies and 75% on confidential employee surveys measuring experience and culture. Leadership said the award reflects a focus on employee engagement and positive workplace culture. Careers information is available through Graham Healthcare Group careers. MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Residential Home Health and Hospice, a division of Graham Healthcare Group,…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago (1655+ words) Planning for potential long-term care (LTC) needs is a critical aspect of later life, yet many individuals are uncertain about how much assistance they can expect from Medicare. The fundamental limitation lies in the type of care Medicare is designed to cover. Original Medicare, comprising Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance), primarily pays for medically necessary skilled care needed on a short-term basis to treat an illness or injury, often following a qualifying hospital stay. This article clarifies what long-term related services Medicare does and does not cover, explores potential additional benefits through Medicare Advantage plans, and outlines alternative methods for financing long-term care. Understanding the terminology used by Medicare is crucial for navigating coverage for services that might fall under the umbrella of long-term care. The distinction between "skilled care" and "custodial care" is particularly important,…...