McKnight's Long-Term Care News

McKnight's Long-Term Care News is a publication focused on business news within the long-term care industry. It provides coverage on important developments that influence care delivery throughout the entire long-term care spectrum, from assisted living facilities with lower acuity needs to skilled nursing environments that require high acuity care.

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National Skilled Nursing Care Week begins Sunday

1 month ago | mcknights.com | James M. Berklan

“Tapestry of Life” is the theme of the 2025 National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), which begins its longstanding annual run Sunday. Providers and other aging services stakeholders are encouraged by the American Health Care Association to host events that “shine a light on the individuals who reside, work and volunteer in nursing centers while adhering to infecting control requirements,” according to the group.
SCOTUS won’t review nursing home company’s $400K fine in COVID bonus case

1 month ago | mcknights.com | Kimberly Marselas

The US Supreme Court this week declined to consider a New Jersey nursing home company’s appeal for relief after a lower court upheld a $400,000 National Labor Relations Board fine. Alaris Health had asked the High Court to review the board’s ruling against its now-closed Boulevard East location, which doubled hourly pay and then withdrew those increases early in the pandemic.
Skilled nursing workers more prone to violence, injuries than any other healthcare sector: study

1 month ago | mcknights.com | Zee Johnson

A new study has found violence to be one of the top 3 causes of nonfatal occupational injuries for skilled nursing workers – and it’s higher in the sector than all other healthcare settings. The most frequent cause of nonfatal injuries in long-term care professionals was overexertion and bodily reaction (38%), followed by violence (24%) and falls, slips and trips (16%).
Moving complex patients from hospitals to long-term care draws $15M from governor

1 month ago | mcknights.com | Zee Johnson

Wisconsin long-term care providers are backing a budget proposal from the governor that would invest more than $150 million into a range of initiatives that aim to strengthen senior care. Gov. Tony Evers (D) unveiled a multi-measure proposal for fiscal years 2025 to 2027 to “respect, support, and protect” older adults, with one initiative, the Complex Patient Pilot, designated for a $15 million allocation.
Also in the News for Friday, May 9

1 month ago | mcknights.com | Zee Johnson

APIC calls on HHS to reinstate leading infection prevention advisory group …CDC launches measles toolkit with outbreak response tips for clinicians … HIV drugs offer ‘substantial’ Alzheimer’s protection: study
People on HIV drugs have ‘substantial’ Alzheimer’s protection: study

1 month ago | mcknights.com | Kristen Fischer

People taking drugs for HIV and hepatitis B are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. UVA Health investigators now would like clinical trials to examine the potential of the HIV medications as a means to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The report was published Thursday in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) are antiretroviral drugs used to prevent the HIV virus from replicating inside the body.
More ultra-processed foods linked to higher odds for Parkinson’s, report finds

1 month ago | mcknights.com | Kristen Fischer

People who eat more ultra-processed foods like cold breakfast cereal, cookies and hot dogs are more likely to have early signs of Parkinson’s disease compared to those who eat less of those foods, a new study finds. Authors of the report, which was published Wednesday in Neurology, noted that the findings don’t show that ultra-processed foods cause Parkinson’s disease — only an association. Researchers evaluated data from 42,853 people who were, on average, 48 years old.
Report: Inflammation can be culprit in depression, obesity link

1 month ago | mcknights.com | Kristen Fischer

Systemic inflammation partially plays a role in obesity and depression, a new report published Monday in BMC Psychiatry finds. Investigators combed data from 11,324 people from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). They explored the associations between obesity, systemic inflammation and depression.
Clinical briefs for Friday, May 9

1 month ago | mcknights.com | Kristen Fischer

Report: Higher life satisfaction linked to less mental health problems … Researchers use pulse rate to detect faster cognitive decline, study shows … Music helps Parkinson’s patients walk more, at higher intensity, study finds … Report: Mushroom compound can boost motor symptoms, mood and cognition in people with Parkinson’s … Study explores using frailty scale to improve geriatric assessments
Long-term care requires a new kind of leader

1 month ago | mcknights.com | James M. Berklan

Finally got around to seeing that Bob Dylan movie, and while I’m not the biggest fan of his, I was impressed, especially with how many songs I recognized. “The Times They Are A Changin’” was one of them, and it came to mind again when the subject of leadership in senior care recently came up. If long-term care leaders haven’t adapted to a new way of guiding their teams lately, they’re in for a choppier-than-necessary trip. The times, they have a-changed.