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How Should We Care? Age-Old Questions Answered Sep 28, 2023 - This poignant documentary from Michael Price, English Landing Films, offers an intimate glimpse into the nursing home industry at a critical juncture. With an ongoing exodus of long-term care workers… Read More
CARE Assessments Explained Sep 5, 2023 - "My husband is falling more frequently. I'm having trouble managing his care at home. We talked and both agreed he should move into some sort of long-term care facility. We… Read MoreUpcoming Events
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If you or a loved-one are living in a nursing facility or assisted living, you have the right to accept or refuse to take anti-psychotic drugs that may have been prescribed. This form is voluntary, as there has not yet been a law passed in Kansas.
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KABC Testimony to Bethell Committee 8/2/2023anemptytextllineOn August 2nd, KABC Executive Director Dan Goodman provided testimony to the Robert Bethell Joint Committee on HCBS and KanCare Oversight. Read the en... -
Potential New Resource from CMSanemptytextllineThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in late June that its Care Compare website www.medicare.gov/care-compare would now po... -
Man dies after KCK nursing home stay left him with sepsis. It’s not the first complaint.anemptytextllineHealthcare Resort of KC accused of neglect after patient dies | The Kansas City Star BY MATTI GELLMAN JUNE 25, 2023 6:00 AM John Curtright of Kansas C...