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Patient advocates say new nursing home staffing standards don’t go far enough
While the new minimum staffing standards for nursing homes are the most substantial in decades, many say they don’t go…
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The struggle is real: Covering family caregiving
A recent report found that 67% of family caregivers of older adults struggle to balance their jobs and caregiving roles.
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Q&A with journalist Nick Kristof: A ‘battered optimist’
Journalist Nick Kristof spoke about his experiences chasing the news and about his faith in humanity in his keynote address…
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Tip sheet: A quick primer on long-term care
Here’s what to keep in mind when reporting on the potpourri of federal, state and local long-term care programs, services…
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Chasing the news: Nicholas Kristof keeps hope alive
Pulitzer-winning columnist and author Nicholas Kristof shared his perspective on hope, humanity and journalism during his keynote at HJ24.
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How we did it: Uncovering abuse in Arizona assisted living facilities
Reporters Caitlin McGlade and Sahana Jayaraman found a disturbing trend of neglect, abuse and homicide at Arizona assisted living facilities.
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Direct-to-consumer health services may pose risks for older adults
Nearly a third of adults ages 50 to 80 said they’re interested in using direct-to-consumer services in the future, according…
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How No Wrong Door is uncomplicating long-term care
Care transitions for older adults from hospital to home or hospital to nursing home can be uncertain, frightening and risky.…
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Green Houses: A communal approach to elder care
Green Houses are elder-centered, long-term care residences that are designed to look and feel like a typical residential home.
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Reimagining menopause: How reporters can reduce the stigma
Half of the population will experience menopause, yet this time is fraught with mystery, misconceptions, and a lack of solid…