Omnicare to pay $15.3 million to settle DOJ suit alleging improper dispensing of opioids, other controlled...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 15, 2020
Long-term care pharmacy Omnicare has agreed to pay a $15.3 million civil penalty over allegations that it violated federal law by allowing opioids and other controlled substances to be dispensed without...
Is it memory impairment, a medical issue or addiction?
By
Scott Trout
Jun 22, 2017
Alcohol and drug abuse is a somewhat hidden problem in the eldercare arena, as many caregivers and medical professionals fail to recognize it for what it is.
Opioids threaten seniors’ retirement savings, health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 22, 2017
The opioid epidemic, which finds an increasing number of older Americans raising their grandchildren, could increase older adults’ need for seniors housing and care while decreasing their ability...
Non-drug approaches for pain management in older adults
By
Gerard W. Clum, DC
Dec 19, 2016
Non-pharmacologic pain management options, including chiropractic care, offer a safe and effective alternative for the geriatric population.
Suicidal thoughts, attempts common among patients starting buprenorphine
Jul 18, 2023
Integrated behavioral health services may help address patient needs with opioid use disorder, the authors say.
6 meds to handle with care
By
Suzanne Robotti
Jan 29, 2018
Older adults taking five or more medications per week, plus an aging body system, equals problems for home and senior living caregivers.
Federal agencies must take steps to prevent falls, senators say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 17, 2019
A Senate report on falls prevention issued Wednesday has a to-do list for several federal agencies, “and we will be following up with those agencies,” said Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), chairman of the...
Staffing, drugs, bullies top senior living challenges
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 09, 2018
Senior living operators and association officials discussed major trends facing operators Monday at the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living convention, and it didn’t...
FDA approves second OTC naloxone spray for suspected opioid overdose
Aug 03, 2023
The American Medical Association applauded the approval to improve access to nonprescription naloxone as a way to curb the opioid epidemic.
Do not refuse residents with opioid addiction, US attorney’s office warns SNFs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 28, 2022
US Attorney Rachael S. Rollins has put all Massachusetts’ skilled nursing providers on notice: Refusing to provide care for persons with opioid use disorder violates the Americans with Disabilities Act,...