Texas — The state has formed a “strike force” to help assess and combat the coronavirus crisis in its more than 1,200 nursing homes.
It’s time to proudly give credit where credit is due
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 02, 2020
Pride. We’re looking for some providers with pride.
Analysis: Lessons learned from a pandemic
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2020
How long-term care providers have used COVID-19 as a bridge to improve operations.
First responders show the love
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 01, 2020
Direct care staff members at a New York-based facility received a special form of thanks from the community for their COVID-19 efforts.
Kramer: New normal for LTC
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2020
The long-term care industry is forever changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to expert Robert Kramer.
Commission goes to work
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2020
The newly formed Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes is set to begin its work this month.
Seniors with coronavirus may seem ‘off’
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2020
Seniors do not display the same symptoms of the novel coronavirus as others who have it, doctors have found.
Study: TTD aids diabetic neuropathy
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2020
Tarsal tunnel decompression, or TTD, remains a key method for improving plantar sensations in diabetic neuropathy and preventing ulcers and related complications, according to a new study.
Robotic pets helping to curb loneliness amid pandemic
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 01, 2020
Several states have been using robotic pets to help older adults combat the effects of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ask the treatment expert: How can you tell if skin breakdown in the buttock region is moisture-associated...
By
Jeri Lundgren
May 01, 2020
How can you tell if skin breakdown in the buttock region is moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) from incontinence, versus a pressure injury?