By Diana Michele Yap, Published: May 28The Washington Post

KEY POINTS: * New research reveals an association between an increase in assisted living options and declines in nursing home occupants. * Assisted living, often financed by private resources, offers alternatives to nursing…

Executive Search Solutions is a national leader in healthcare recruiting with a focus within the senior care industry. Our primary customers include Skilled Nursing…

In early 2013, California's skilled nursing facilities could face Medicare  payment cuts totaling $75.9 million -- the largest amount of cuts among all  states -- if Congress fails to overcome an ongoing budget stalemate, according to a recent study commissioned by the Alliance for  Quality Nursing Home Care. Those cuts would come on top of a state…

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Friendships shape the way we live and the choices we make -- and that doesn't change when we get older. Friendship has been shown to relieve stress, grow enjoyment of life and enhance health, making it an important consideration when looking at care choices  your parents or loved ones.

Elder care programs and communities are putting a big emphasis on friendship these days, rather than just focusing on the nuts and bolts of care. Here's how:



Mixed-age…

The Senate Appropriations Committee will consider a bill (SB 1228), by Sen. Elaine Alquist (D-Santa Clara), that would  establish a licensing category for a new nursing home model, known as the "Green  House Project." The model focuses on creating smaller, home-like facilities with  a maximum of 10 residents.

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As we all know, providing care for the elderly can be demanding and difficult--especially if your loved one resists care. If the elder is resistant to care, even starting the conversation about the need for help be challenging.



Here are four tips to…

Senior Independent Lifestyles can help seniors “age in place” from home. Senior Independent Lifestyles works with LTC insurance brokers and general agents by offering a guaranteed acceptance home care service plan. The Real Freedom program is designed to help seniors “age-in-place” with security and dignity.

Our service plan options are not insurance but are a very comprehensive alternative. Our clients enjoy guaranteed non-medical home care hours ranging from 100 hours…

Executive Search Solutions is a national leader in healthcare recruiting with a focus within the senior care industry. Our primary customers include Skilled Nursing…

Governor Quinn's attempts to trim the budget could put a strain on senior citizens and nursing homes here in Illinois.

"I love it here, I'm happy here," said Josephine Conrad. She's been living at Heritage Health for about five years. She enjoys it there and considers the staff and residents her family.

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