A Florida legislator and former veteran said “heads must roll” after caregiving challenges were uncovered at Veterans Affairs nursing homes.
CCRCs adding rehab, cutting SNFs: report
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 09, 2018
Continuing care retirement communities have higher occupancy rates than other senior care segments, but they are not eager to keep their skilled nursing units, a report from commercial real estate firm...
‘Smart’ bandage reads data, releases drug for treatment
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 09, 2018
A new type of smart bandage is being developed that may help providers track and treat wounds more efficiently.
Foot brace can help heal diabetic ulcers
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 09, 2018
A total offloading foot brace used early minimizes plantar pressure, helping ease diabetic foot ulcers, a new study finds.
Three SNFs sell for $47M
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 09, 2018
Three skilled nursing facilities with a total of 512 beds will receive $47.2 million in refinancing through HUD 232/223(f) loans, Capital One announced in July.
Powerful dementia course is now available at no charge
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 09, 2018
Relias Learning’s “A Day in the Life of Henry: A Dementia Experience” was, like most of the healthcare education company’s products, created for professional caregivers.
Medline acquires NeuroGym Technologies
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 09, 2018
Medline has purchased Canadian-based rehabilitation equipment maker NeuroGym Technologies, the company announced in July.
Profile: Bill McGinley
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 09, 2018
CEO, American College of Health Care Administrators
Male incontinence: How to address it
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 03, 2018
In general, I am loathe to make too much of differences between men and women, but that’s especially true it comes to long-term care. After all, no matter who you are, chances are quality of life,...
Close to 1,400 nursing homes lose a rating star due to new staffing info
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 31, 2018
Nearly 1,400 nursing homes have lost star ratings in Nursing Home Compare staffing levels because of inadequate numbers of registered nurses or from a lack of reporting reliable staffing information, signs...