Nursing home residents encounter significant obstacles when trying to stay physically active, according to a new qualitative study examining sedentary behavior and physical inactivity among elderly ...

Eight-plus hours of sleep linked to higher death risk … GLP-1 medications may offer unexpected cancer protection … Physical therapy referrals lag despite arthritis treatment guidelines, study finds ...

A new study reveals that despite dramatic growth in managed care programs for older and sicker adults, families continue to shoulder the overwhelming burden of providing long-term care services.

I was sitting in a U.S. hospital waiting room when I witnessed a moment that has stayed with me. An older woman stood quietly in line, waiting ...

It’s time to honor a colleague, friend or boss by nominating them for a prestigious McKnight's Pinnacle Award.

Older adults with cardiovascular disease are experiencing declining heart health scores and face significant challenges ...

Illinois and Maryland skilled nursing facilities have been rebuffed in their attempts to turn back six-figure penalties for infection control missteps during the early days of the pandemic.

My favorite nursing home story of the week, and maybe the year, has nothing to do with a surprise funding increase or court victory or even the typically reliable facility fishing derby.

Attorneys from a variety of law firms are investigating whether to pursue class-action litigation after Fundamental Administrative Services acknowledged late last week that personal information of ...

The 2026 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards program season has officially begun with the opening of the nomination portal.

A new study compared prices for 33 commonly prescribed neurologic medications at Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC) with model-estimated 2024 costs for commercial insurance plans, which were ...

Two new studies demonstrate how community-based group learning experiences can significantly improve older adults’ active aging and health-promoting lifestyle behaviors by combining practical health ...