Budget-conscious style: Designing senior living residences funded by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
By
Brett Bakshis
Jun 01, 2010
Architects employ adaptable low-income housing to address the changing trends in senior living and care at Carroll Village
Keeping up appearances: Designers give a suburban Dallas nursing home a face lift
By
Brett Bakshis
May 01, 2010
Blending a newly acquired nursing facility into an upscale senior living community was a major challenge. Here’s how they did it…
For states, the worst ahead, governors say
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 01, 2010
For many states, the economic outlook may continue to worsen. That’s according to analysts who spoke recently at a National Governors Association meeting.
Starting a new tradition: better quality of life through better quality of design
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 01, 2010
A small not-for-profit facility in North Dakota undertakes a massive makeover in order to provide a better quality of life for its residents
Lawmakers playing nice? Ha! April Fools’!
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 01, 2010
It’s April Fish Day again, and I think we could all use a little bit of levity.
Latest therapy caps ping-pong set straight
By
Brett Bakshis
Mar 04, 2010
If all the recent legislative action (or inaction, as the case may be) on Capitol Hill has your head spinning, don’t worry—you’re not alone.
Providers rip report on Five-Star ratings
By
Brett Bakshis
Mar 01, 2010
An analysis of the government’s Five-Star Quality Rating System for nursing homes by USA Today drew a sharp rebuke from providers.
Elegance in elder care: taking the drab out of rehab
By
Brett Bakshis
Mar 01, 2010
An interior designer with a background in high-end home design brings his attention to detail and love of beauty to skilled nursing
Something for pols to chew on at healthcare summit
By
Brett Bakshis
Feb 25, 2010
Politicians love to toss out stories of individuals adversely affected by the healthcare system. You always hear them say, “I’ve heard from a family in Michigan that lost its insurance,”...
Alliance focuses on long-term services
By
Brett Bakshis
Feb 01, 2010
A new coalition of long-term care stakeholders whose objective is to improve long-term services and supports formed in January.