Nearly two-thirds of nursing home patients have cognitive impairment, while 64% of Medicare beneficiaries in nursing homes have Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia.  Access to high-quality nursing home care for dementia patients is imperative.  Optimal nursing home care for dementia patients begins with person-centered care, or individualized care focused on maximizing quality of...

The federal rules for nursing homes that participate in Medicare and Medicaid have been comprehensively revised, affecting requirements for admission contracts, care planning, resident rights, quality of care, transfer and discharge procedures, protections against abuse neglect, and exploitation, and other aspects of facility life.  Attorney Nancy Stone has co-authored a comprehensive article about...