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JAMDA

May 18, 2016

Observed Blood Pressure and Mortality Among People Aged 65 Years and Older: A Community-Based Cohort Study

The 2014 Eighth Joint National Committee guidelines for hypertension management emphasize the upper limit of blood pressure (BP) as the target for treatment in the elderly population. Given the uncertainty regarding optimal BP range, we aimed to investigate the association between observed BP and subsequen...

JAMDA

May 17, 2024

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Oxygenation in Very Old Adults: A Propensity-Score Match Study

The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) escalates with advancing age. Although the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) is the standard measure for assessing OSA severity, it does not account for additional oximetric parameters that may influence disease progression in older adults. This study aimed to evalu...

Caring for the Ages

July 31, 2023

Occupational Therapy’s Role in Promoting Safe Sexual Activity in Residents: An Interview

Caring for the Ages

December 24, 2019

Off-Label Use of Gabapentinoids: A New Paradigm

Caring for the Ages

September 28, 2023

Ohio Calling: Never a Busy Signal for Caring Colleagues

Policy Snapshot

March 20, 2026

OIG Flags Inappropriate Antipsychotic Use in Nursing Homes

A new report from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that some nursing homes inappropriately administered antipsychotic drugs to residents with dementia, exposing them to serious health risks. Based on 40 focused inspections conducted by the Centers for Medi...

Policy Snapshot

September 22, 2025

OIG Highlights Oversight Gaps in Medicare: Remote Patient Monitoring Growth and Nursing Home Fall Reporting

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released two studies highlighting areas where oversight is needed to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of Medicare services.

Policy Snapshot

June 23, 2025

OIG Launches Evaluation of Nursing Home Medical Directors

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently launched an official evaluation into how nursing homes engage their medical directors. The evaluation will focus on the accuracy of reported work hours and the fulfillment of required duties. The initiative follows concerns about the validity and utility of da...

Caring for the Ages

April 6, 2026

OIG Launches Nursing Home Opioid Investigation: What Medical Directors Need to Know Now

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new investigation examining possible opioid overuse, misuse, or diversion in nursing homes. While federal scrutiny of psychotropics in long-term care is familiar terrain, this initiative signals renew...

Policy Snapshot

October 29, 2021

OIG Recommends CMS Analyze 3-Day Requirement for SNF Stays and Infection Control Surveys

Last week, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) published its OIG’s Top Unimplemented Recommendations: Solutions to Reduce Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in HHS Programs annual report. This year’s report focused on the top 25 unimplemented recommendations that would most positively affect Department of Health an...