Latest horror in nursing homes raises questions about regulation

Two nursing homes are under investigation after some residents were found in horrific conditions. Read more

Want the most depressing job? Work in health care!

Who’s got the most depressing job in the world? It might be you. Read more

Nurse diluted morphine intended for nursing home patients

What’s a little painkiller sharing between friends? Or between patients and their nurses who have a history of drug abuse?

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Nursing home slapped with $670M penalty for understaffing

A lawsuit over the number of hours of care nursing home residents received has concluded with a hefty verdict against the home. Read more

Does Grandma need GPS for her walker?

Dementia patients wandering off has been a growing problem for hospitals, nursing homes and patient families. A new service designed to keep track of at-risk patients might be worth looking into. Read more

Nightmare at the nursing home shines light on geriatric care crisis

A 100-year-old woman was allegedly strangled by her roommate at a nursing center — just steps from the nurses’ station. Could staff have prevented it? Read more

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