Mistakes In Nursing Homes Often Not Brought To Light, USA (
The issue of nursing home quality is getting more attention as baby boomers age. It is estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau that 35 percent of the total population will be older than 65 by 2020. A recent study by a University of Missouri-Columbia nursing researcher found that a shift in attitude is needed to improve the quality of care in nursing homes. [click link for full article]