Typically, when a nursing home gets into the business of granting wishes, it’s the resident who gets to fulfill a lifelong dream. But Carol Cummings (at left), Brookdale Senior Living’s director...
Design decisions: Rehab front and center
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2011
Operator places rehab unit near the entrance to motivate workers, provide ease-of-use for residents and to entice prospective clients
A Day in the Life: A life of achievement
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2011
Seniors are often given awards for their military service or cinematic accomplishments. Nadine Grosso, vice president and director of communications for the Maine Health Care Association, thinks it’s...
CNAs sentenced for ‘greasing’ residents
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2011
Two nursing assistants were sentenced to 20 days in a county jail and two years of probation for covering elderly residents in slippery ointment at their California facility.
Study: Parkinson’s drug warnings ignored
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2011
More than half of U.S. Parkinson’s disease patients are taking antipsychotic medications, despite U.S. Food and Drug Administration warnings that the practice could pose a risk of harm, a new study...
Survey shows seniors desire companionship at mealtime
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2011
Dining in the company of at least one person is tied to decreased feelings of loneliness and healthier eating overall for seniors, according to a new survey.
Resident handling programs can minimize worker injuries
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2011
The growing disparity between the average American’s weight and safe lifting requirements presents a challenge for long-term care workers who perform heavy lifting. As a result, facilities with safe...
Memory trick: take vitamins
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2011
Adults who took vitamin and mineral supplements for 10 years exhibited better long-term memory skills than those who took placebos, new study results show.
New effort cuts catheter-related UTIs
By
Mary Gustafson
Aug 02, 2011
An interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals at a Nebraska rehabilitation hospital succeeded in reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections by 89% over 14 months, according to a new...
Many RNs plan to find new job when economy gets better
By
Mary Gustafson
Aug 02, 2011
Almost 25% of registered nurses surveyed at the beginning of 2011 said they would seek a new employer as the economy improves, according to a new report. A year ago, only 15% said they would seek a new...