Caregivers at heart confront nursing home staffing rule
John and Terri Hale urge support for the Biden administration rule mandating minimum nursing home staff levels. They argue the industry fights the rule with lawsuits and political influence, while residents suffer from understaffing and poor care. The Hales promote higher standards and reform, noting plenty of funds exist to support better staffing and care. They run The Hale Group in Iowa and advocate for consistent, high quality nursing home care.
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Options Academy Graduation Redefines Des Moines Ceremony
In Des Moines 200 of 299 Options Academy graduates dressed in black at Hoyt Sherman Place for a nontraditional ceremony. Amanda Dvorak notes the program helps students who need alternatives, detailing support from staff, barriers like transportation and attendance, and the drive of students like Jeannette Gines toward graduation and future plans.
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Seniors deserve choice in non opioid pain options
Teresa Horton argues for expanded access to non opioid pain treatments for seniors in Medicare. She cites a 2022 CDC figure of 37.1 opioid prescriptions per 100 people and promotes Rep. Miller-Meeks Alterna tives to PAIN Act to cover non addictive therapies, urging Iowa lawmakers to co sponsor and support the bill. She notes the need for policy and affordability and highlights the elder risk of opioid abuse. Horton lives in Solon.
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