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PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), Human Services (DHS), and Aging (PDA) highlighted available resources for grandparents who are raising grandchildren and discussed the need …
Pennsylvania Grandparents: Learn How to Get Help for Your Family Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Regulations that govern care for residents of skilled nursing facilities are on track to be updated for the first time in nearly 25 years following a meeting Friday …
Care for Nursing Home Residents to Be Updated in Pennsylvania Read More October is long-term care planning month! This is a time when senior citizens and their loved ones should take the time to understand the costs of long-term care and how …
October Is Long-Term Care Planning Month: Get Prepared for the Future! Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Aging recently announced the launch of a statewide media campaign to build greater awareness and utilization of the PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources, …
Pennsylvania Reveals New Aging and Disability Helpline Number, Website Address Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Old Man’s Home of Philadelphia d/b/a Saunders House will pay $819,640 to settle claims that the skilled nursing facility …
Saunders House to Pay $819,640 for Providing Unnecessary Rehabilitation Therapy Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued updates to guidance on minimum health and safety standards that Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities (often called “nursing …
CMS Issues Updates to Improve Safety and Quality Care for Long-Term Care Residents and Calls for Reducing Room Crowding Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced it is suspending annual reassessments for participants of the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers while the department continues …
VA Suspends Annual Reassessments in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Practical Nursing Program (PNP) is a post-secondary program that prepares students to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Every year, PNP …
Chester County’s First In-Person Practical Nursing Program Job Fair Held Since the Pandemic Began Read More
When parents need more help at home than an adult child can offer, assisted living communities are a welcome solution.
How Do You Know It’s Time for Assisted Living? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Dana Aldinger, age 55, of York, Pennsylvania, was sentenced this week to one year …
Nurse Sentenced for Stealing Prescription Drugs from Hospice Patient Read More