Republicans in the South Carolina House refuse to allow debate over passing a bill called the Compassionate Care Act. The law will allow medical marijuana in South Carolina. The South Carolina bill is the “most conservative” medical cannabis legislation in the United States. The measure allows only people suffering from debilitating or terminal conditions such
The national for-profit chain Providence is getting bigger. The Oaks Healthcare, the nursing home segment of The Oaks of Orangeburg, has sold its nursing home services to Cascade Capital Group, a Skokie, Illinois-based private health care real estate investment and asset management firm. Cascade’s interests include skilled nursing, post-acute, rehabilitation and transitional-care facilities, as well
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. We will explore the vital role that connectedness plays in supporting independence and aging in place
Eric Hovde is running for a Senate seat in Wisconsin. He recently told voters that nursing home residents are too old to vote. Hovde complained that nursing residents are too close to death to vote. “Almost nobody in a nursing home is in a point to vote.” Trump supports and endorses Hovde. Disgraceful. Of course, Hovde
Caregivers are widely underpaid, earning a median wage of $15.43 an hour and often living in poverty. The result is caregivers are in short supply—a recent survey revealed 92% of nursing home respondents and nearly 70% of assisted living facilities reported significant or severe workforce shortages. The Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act aims to increase the number of
President Biden mocked Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner. “The 2024 election’s in full swing and yes, age is an issue,” he said. “I’m a grown man running against a 6-year-old.” “Did you hear what Donald said about the major Civil War battle?” Mr. Biden said. “Gettysburg. Wow. Trump’s speech was so embarrassing, the
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