A comprehensive colorectal cancer screening initiative in a large health system doubled colon cancer screening rates, ...

A new study classifies frailty in older people, coming up with two subtypes. The classification may further help clinicians ...

A new study finds that osteosarcopenia — having osteopenia or osteoporosis along with sarcopenia — is prevalent in people who have experienced hip fractures, especially men.

It’s 3 a.m., and the power just went out in your facility. Oxygen machines, hallway lights, the HVAC — everything is silent.  If you’ve ever ...

Picture this: It’s 3 a.m., and the power just went out in your facility. Oxygen machines, hallway lights, the HVAC — everything is silent. If you’ve ever been here, you know this type of quiet ...

A new study finds that virtual group sing-along programs offers significant benefits for older adults, particularly those with neurocognitive disorders like dementia. Published in the Journal of ...

A major insurance firm is arguing in federal court that it shouldn't have to pay a settlement involving one of its client nursing homes.

A first-of-its-kind lawsuit brought by a group of Maryland nursing home residents has gotten the OK to proceed by a District Court judge.

Nursing homes are facing persistent hurdles when working to implement adequate infection control practices, a new study has ...

Once admitted to a long-term care facility, a significant number of residents face stark cognitive decline, new study results ...

A nationwide Chinese study found that older adults with sarcopenia, an age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, experience significantly higher rates of lower back pain compared to their peers ...

A group of specially wired support animals is bringing back core memories for residents of an Iowa nursing home, helping ...