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Child abuse chaplain to stay in aged care

A Salvos chaplain who sexually abused five children over 28 years will be allowed to stay at his nursing home until he is assessed by a mental health tribunal.

AAP

Irishwoman died prematurely due to doctors' failure to diagnose cancerous tumour on spine

Bridget McKeown, 68, died at a nursing home six weeks after being discharged from hospital

Irish Mirror

Live well, avoid nursing care, study shows

Older Australians with the unhealthiest lifestyles can expect their risk of nursing home admission to double, according to new research.

AAP

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Failing nursing homes to face tougher penalties

The Biden administration says the worst-of-the-worst nursing homes will now face tougher penalties if conditions don’t improve at their facilities

The Independent UK

Bowling Green to break ground on Kentucky's fifth veterans nursing home

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Florida nursing home trial delayed as defense seeks dismissal of charges in 2017 hurricane-related deaths

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The last remaining defendant in the Hollywood Hills nursing home manslaughter case won’t be going to trial this month after all.

Tribune News Service

Smokers are twice as likely to end up in a nursing home

Adults over 60 who live unhealthy lifestyles are twice as likely to be admitted to a nursing home earlier, according to a new study.

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Nursing home surprise: Advantage plans may shorten stays to less time than Medicare covers

After 11 days in a St. Paul, Minnesota, skilled nursing facility recuperating from a fall, Paula Christopherson, 97, was told by her insurer that she should return home.

Tribune News Service

Barry nursing home sold for first time in 30 years

College Fields Nursing Home has been acquired by regional operators

Birmingham Post

Legal bid to cancel Dumfries care home's registration continued

Further discussions are planned between the Care Inspectorate and operators of Dalawoodie House Nursing Home

Daily Record

Nursing home surprise: Medicare Advantage plans covering less time than Medicare covers

Health care providers, nursing home representatives and patient advocates say Medicare Advantage plans increasingly are ending members’ coverage for nursing home and rehabilitation services before patients are healthy enough to go home.

Chicago Sun-Times

Daredevil 90-year-old grandad celebrates big birthday with 15,000 feet 'bucket list' skydive

Frank Ward took the skydiving challenge to commemorate his birthday and raise funds to buy wheelchairs for the nursing home where his wife now lives

Wales Online

Dumfries care home could close after "serious and significant concerns" over standards of care

A bid is being made to cancel the registration of Dalawoodie House Nursing Home at Newbridge

Daily Record

Care watchdog seeks to cancel care home's registration after investigation finds 'serious concerns'

The Care Inspectorate has launched the legal action against Dalawoodie House Nursing Home in Newbridge.

Daily Record

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Hurricane Ian flooded a hospital and forced evacuations from dozens of nursing homes – many health facilities face rising risks from severe storms

Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the U.S., tore part of the roof off a hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida, and flooded the building’s lower level emergency room, sending staff scrambling to move patients as water poured in. At least nine hospitals and dozens of nursing…

Chicago Sun-Times

Suit accuses nursing home operator of intentional understaffing

The suit names six Alden facilities in Chicago and the suburbs.

The Guardian - US

‘They’ve been an afterthought’: millions of elderly Americans still vulnerable as pandemic caution wanes

For older people, loneliness and the stress of weighing risk of ordinary activities have taken an additional toll

The Independent UK

Prosecutors drop some charges in Florida nursing home deaths

Prosecutors have dropped manslaughter charges against three nurses who were present when 12 Florida nursing home patients suffered fatal overheating five years ago after Hurricane Irma

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Georgia senior care facilities fumble do-not-resuscitate orders

ATLANTA — In April 2018, Charles Milne picked up the phone to hear that his 73-year-old sister was struggling for her life.

Daily Record

Scots kingpin caged for seven years after turning nursing home into large-scale drugs factory

Mark Quinn, 58, turned an old nursing home into a drugs factory and now faces seven years in jail.

Glasgow Live

'Most wanted' drug dealer linked to £10m haul jailed after 7 years on the run

Mark Quinn was jailed at Glasgow High Court today after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs following a series of cross border raids.

Daily Record

Ayrshire nursing home is given more time to make improvements to aspects of its care

Cumnor Hall, in Ayr’s Racecourse View, has been given until Sunday, October 16 to carry out the necessary work.

Daily Record

'Significant strengths' found in care provision at Ayrshire nursing home

Airlie House Care Home, in Ayr’s Victoria Park, was graded ‘very good’ across two quality indicators by the scrutiny body.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Many Pa. nursing homes must spend more on patient care under new law

When your loved one is in a nursing home, you hope for the best possible care. You want the bulk of the money that nursing homes receive to be spent at the bedside, on caregivers.

Daily Record

Worried relative hits out at proposed changes at Lanarkshire nursing homes

The worried woman contacted Lanarkshire Livefollowing a consultation exercise by Thistle Healthcare

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