Caring for the Ages
June 2, 2026
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Caring for the Ages
June 2, 2026
Resident-to-Staff Abuse: Don’t Do Me Like That
When Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released one of their biggest hits, “Don’t Do Me Like That,” they probably had no idea it could aptly describe an unfortunate trend in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). An alarming 35% of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) reported being physically assaulted by reside...
Caring for the Ages
June 2, 2026
Chronicle of a Century: A Tribute to the Centenarians
This year, Baltimore, MD-based FutureCare Lochearn hosted its second Centenarian Luncheon, celebrating three remarkable residents who have each surpassed 100 years of age. The special event honored three extraordinary women, highlighting their longevity and life stories.
Caring for the Ages
June 2, 2026
The Importance of Being Prepared in the Event of a Code
When was the last time you initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the skilled nursing facility setting? How did you react? My Long-Term Care & Rehab Consultants colleague Jayne Ciarlanti, FNP-BC, of Littleton, CO, found herself initiating codes in the skilled rehab setting not once but twic...
Podcast
June 1, 2026
PALTtalk with JAMDA | May 2026
Policy Snapshot
June 1, 2026
CY 2024 Doctors and Clinicians Preview Period Is Open
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opened the calendar year (CY) 2024 Doctors and Clinicians Preview Period. You can preview your CY 2024 Quality Payment Program (QPP) performance information before it appears in the Provider Data Catalog (PDC) and on clinician and group profile pages o...
Spotlight
June 1, 2026
President's Message: Efforts to Reverse SNF Visit Reimbursement Reductions
Update on one of the most important advocacy fights our community has taken on in recent years. Together, we are making real, meaningful progress to reverse cuts in reimbursement for visits in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs, POS 31) by increasing rates to match those currently maintained for nursing faci...
JAMDA
May 26, 2026
Durability of Clinical Protection in Nursing Home Residents Following Monovalent KP.2 SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination
Nursing home residents received updated monovalent SARS-CoV-2 vaccines to protect them from the most recently emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. We evaluated nursing home residents for the extent and durability of protection from hospitalization or death after monovalent KP.2 vaccination.
JAMDA
May 25, 2026
Evaluating the Implementation of a Toolkit With Meaningful Activities for Residents With Dementia
Engagement in meaningful activities supports the well-being and quality of life of nursing home residents with dementia. This study evaluated the implementability of a toolkit to choose meaningful activities for residents with dementia.
Policy Snapshot
May 22, 2026
Senate Democrats Announce Long-Term Care Initiative
Last week, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) and 16 Senate Democrats sent a Dear Colleague letter announcing a new initiative focused on long-term care for seniors and Americans with disabilities. The letter focused on three goals: making home care more affordable and accessible, imp...
