Alzheimer’s Foundation teams with tech firm Samarion to improve dementia care
By
Brett Bakshis
Jul 13, 2009
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, a national nonprofit advocacy group that also trains healthcare workers in dementia care, has teamed with Samarion Inc., a private healthcare technology company,...
Nation’s nursing homes have fewer residents, beds: study
By
Brett Bakshis
Jul 01, 2009
The number of nursing home beds and nursing home residents in America declined between 1999 and 2004, according to the recently released results of the “National Nursing Home Survey: 2004 Overview.”
A capital improvement: building a facility in Washington D.C.
By
Brett Bakshis
Jul 01, 2009
Architects and builders overcome troublesome zoning regulations to build a unique facility on one of Washington D.C.’s main thoroughfares
21st century makeover: New York’s United Hebrew Geriatric Center celebrates the opening of the...
By
Brett Bakshis
Jun 01, 2009
On its 90th anniversary, a New York facility remodels an outdated building and builds a wing, carefully melding the old with the new
East meets midwest: thoughtful planning brings east coast luxury to a midwest facility
By
Brett Bakshis
May 01, 2009
A CCRC in the Midwest captures the luxury and charm of a New England hotel with thorough planning and clever design
Gingrich claims about card check are a bit off the mark
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 23, 2009
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich is an accomplished man, a dedicated public servant and, I’d be willing to bet, a heckuvalot smarter than I am. Still, I must respectfully disagree with part...
Reaching new heights: Seattle retirement community incorporates foresight and style into its design
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 01, 2009
Seattle’s first new CCRC in three decades features high-end urban living, modern conveniences and truly adaptive care
Gotcha! The fine art of nursing home prankster-ism
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 02, 2009
April Fools’ Day, which was yesterday, has always been one of those “whatever” holidays for me. I enjoy practical jokes as much as the next guy, but I think it’s best to watch other people get...
These foot exercises help improve seniors’ mobility
By
Brett Bakshis
Mar 13, 2009
You may not know Larry LaPrise, but you’re definitely familiar with his work. In the late 1940s, Mr. LaPrise wrote the “Hokey Pokey,” that popular (albeit somewhat irritating) novelty dance...
Design decisions: planting and maintaining a facility garden
By
Brett Bakshis
Mar 01, 2009
It won’t be long before residents of Island Nursing and Rehab Center get their hands dirty in their newly planted Garden Of Hope.