Articles tagged as: long-term care
October 21, 2022
Workers are fleeing long-term care. Could better career opportunities help?
Theres a severe shortage of people to care for older Americans in their homes and nursing facilities, and things are only expected to get worse. Could providing long-term care workers with new career pathways be part of the solution?
Read MoreDecember 2, 2021
Indiana elder care providers tap lawmakers for hiring help
Indiana elder care providers are tapping state legislators to help recruit and retain workers as the coronavirus pandemic continues to exacerbate strains on nursing facility staffs.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2021
Indiana Nursing Homes Fear Staff Shortage If Vaccines Are Mandated
According to the state's vaccine dashboard, only about half of Indiana’s long-term care workers are currently vaccinated.
Read MoreMarch 17, 2021
Nursing Homes Must Allow Visitors, With Few Exceptions
Indiana Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said directives from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services order nursing homes to allow visits at all times.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2021
Bill Expanding Long-Term Care Visitation Moves To House
The measure approved by the Indiana Senate would require health facilities to allow at least one caretaker to visit a resident during compassionate care situations.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2021
Nursing Homes Must Allow Visitors During Lockdown Under Senate Bill
Indiana would require all nursing homes to allow at least some limited visitation for their residents -- even during a pandemic -- under legislation unanimously approved by a Senate committee Wednesday.
Read MoreNovember 23, 2020
COVID Surge in Nursing Homes Takes Toll On Loved Ones, Workers
COVID-19 is surging in nursing homes and similar facilities across the U.S. Recently, the nation's nursing homes saw a record 12,000 new weekly cases. We examine the issue through a woman who is dealing with her mother's COVID case.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2020
Pandemic Highlights Need For Long-Term Care Planning
With more people seeing lasting health problems after having COVID-19, more are wondering if they need to make a long-term care plan.
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