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Feeding Tube Use in Dementia Patients Linked to Pressure Ulcers - HealthLeaders Media

Feeding Tube Use in Dementia Patients Linked to Pressure UlcersHealthLeaders MediaHospitals that insert feeding tubes into patients with advanced dementia and discharge them to skilled nursing homes may, in fact, cause harm by making these patients more susceptible to pressure ulcers, according to a review of Medicare claims.and more »

Bring Fido! More senior centers allowing pets - New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsBring Fido! More senior centers allowing petsNew York Daily NewsWhen the service was founded 12 years ago, pets were seldom considered when it came time for older people to enter rest homes or skilled nursing homes, Cumings said. Then came the boom in independent living centers, assisted living complexes and memory ...and more »

Pets play an increasingly important role at senior living centers across the ... - Washington Post

Pets play an increasingly important role at senior living centers across the ...Washington PostWhen the service was founded 12 years ago, pets were seldom considered when it came time for older people to enter rest homes or skilled nursing homes, Cumings said. Then came the boom in independent living centers, assisted living complexes and memory ...and more »

Senior living centers across US accept more pets - Fox News

Senior living centers across US accept more petsFox NewsWhen the service was founded 12 years ago, pets were seldom considered when it came time for older people to enter rest homes or skilled nursing homes, Cumings said. Then came the boom in independent living centers, assisted living complexes and memory ...and more »

NJ must plot new future for adult day care - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)NJ must plot new future for adult day careThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)If not for these centers, many more seniors would be placed in skilled nursing homes, where the government would be spending significantly more to care for them. And aside from cost, adult day centers honor every senior's wish to remain home for as ...and more »

More senior living centers in US allow more pets - San Francisco Chronicle

More senior living centers in US allow more petsSan Francisco ChronicleWhen the service was founded 12 years ago, pets were seldom considered when it came time for older people to enter rest homes or skilled nursing homes, Cumings said. Then came the boom in independent living centers, assisted living complexes and memory ...and more »

ODVA seeks contractor for new veterans' home in Lebanon - Albany Democrat Herald

ODVA seeks contractor for new veterans' home in LebanonAlbany Democrat HeraldThis is a departure from traditional skilled nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The small house model alters facility size, interior design, staffing patterns, and methods of delivering skilled professional services.

SENIOR POWER: resolved to grow fat - Berkeley Daily Planet

SENIOR POWER: resolved to grow fatBerkeley Daily PlanetThese assisted living facilities, living centers, and skilled nursing homes sound great for some elders and their families. There is, however, no mention of the many low-income and or disabled senior citizens who, if they're lucky, rent a Section 8 ...

Senior living centers across US accept more pets

Shirlee and Nathan "Nick" Horowitz faced one serious health crisis after another before their doctor said they had to move into an assisted living center. They had only one condition — they weren't going anywhere without their dog.

More senior centers allow pets

Pets are the reason they try to continue living...

ODVA seeks contractor for new veterans’ home in Lebanon

SALEM — Companies interested in becoming the construction manager/general contractor for development of a 150-bed veterans home in Lebanon, will have until 2 p.m. on Friday, June 8, to submit a request for proposal available beginning today.

Senior living centers accepting more pets

LOS ANGELES -- Shirlee and Nathan "Nick" Horowitz faced one serious health crisis after another before their doctor said they had to move into an assisted living center. They had only one condition -- they weren't going anywhere without their dog.

Pets play an increasingly important role at senior living centers across the United States

Shirlee and Nathan "Nick" Horowitz faced one serious health crisis after another before their doctor said they had to move into an assisted living center. They had only one condition — th...

Pet friendly senior living centers

John Martinez, left, and Barbara Gray sit on a bench as a miniature horse grazes at the Silverado Senior Living Center Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in Encinitas, Calif. At the senior center, residents are encouraged to bring their pets.

More senior living centers making room for residents’ pets

LOS ANGELES – Shirlee and Nathan “Nick” Horowitz faced one serious health crisis after another before their doctor said they had to move into an assisted living center. They had only one condition – they weren’t going ...

Ohio Gov. John Kasich clashes again with House Republicans over budget

Kasich, who came into office vowing to curb the influence of special interests on the state budget, blasted House Republicans Wednesday for passing a version of his mid-budget review that includes $30 million in new funding for nursing homes.