California
COVID-19
After ‘truly appalling’ death toll in nursing homes, California rethinks their funding
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The state wants to tie Medicaid funding more directly to performance, but the powerful nursing home lobby is raising objections.health
From maggots to sex abuse, nursing homes sue California to overturn citations, fines
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Since 2016, state regulators have downgraded nearly a third of nursing home sanctions involving a death.COVID-19
For older adults, smelling the roses may be more difficult
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The loss of smell is a common issue for many seniors and is often overlooked. Yet it can have serious consequences.Featured in Category
‘They treat me like I’m old and stupid’: seniors on clinicians’ age bias
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Ageism in health care settings, which can result in inappropriate or dangerous treatment, is getting new attention during the pandemic.health
State health department blasted over nursing home oversight
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Health officials blame staffing shortages, turnover, training and pandemic pressures as lawmakers demanded action on 'bad actors.'Around Town
PRD fosters community with new Senior Meet-Up Groups
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Meet new people while playing, exploring, creating and doing the things you love.Around Town
Summer brings new hours for pickleball
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Play will be available every day of the week at the middle school, with designated courts for beginner and advanced beginner players.California
In California, nursing home owners can operate after they’re denied a license
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One nursing home chain, with properties throughout the state, has seen at least 23 residents die at a 99-bed Southern California facility since the pandemic began.California
