Why: Depression is common in late life, effecting nearly five million of the 31 million Americans aged 65 and older. Both major and minor depression are reported in 13% of community dwelling older ...

Medicare patients enrolled in an accountable care organization were most likely to be referred to a high-quality nursing home.

The training creates sustainable solutions for communities in need, says WSU associate professor Dr. Cynthera McNeill.

For many nursing home residents, a trip to the hospital can be a jarring experience—one that leaves them confused and ...