The new 2nd edition of Developing a Quality Management System: The Foundation for Performance Excellence in Long Term Care can help any facility focused on improving quality. The manual addresses six essential...
Early adopters
Nov 11, 2008
Nursing homes are often depicted as laggards when it comes to embracing technology tools. But an analysis by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging shows that nursing homes are more...
eClinic software scores well
Nov 04, 2008
eClinic Nursing Home Edition software meets or surpasses the industry’s needs for healthcare-records management performance, according to a recent benchmark study. “We are delighted with the...
Storing memories
Oct 28, 2008
The Alzheimer’s Store provides products and information for those caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Each product has been selected to make living with Alzheimer’s disease as...
Mentally tough
Oct 28, 2008
More communities are realizing the benefits of brain fitness services. These programs can help residents delay or even avoid cognitive decline. McKnight’s is teaming up with Dakim to offer a free...
Rite Aid offers help for stressed caregivers
Oct 03, 2008
Rite Aid has launched its new “Giving Care for Parents” program with print and online resources that offer solutions to common caregiving problems, advice from company pharmacists and geriatric...
A Place for Mom hires John Schwaner
Sep 29, 2008
A Place for Mom recently named John Schwaner Vice President of National Partnership Sales. Most recently he was with Brookdale Senior Living where he managed the sales and marketing efforts of over 100...
Sales management survey underway
Sep 23, 2008
The Center for Applied Sales Research recently launched a survey that examines effective sales practices in the senior living field. The survey’s goal is to help managers improve the quality of their...
WebMD to acquire QualityHealth.com
Sep 16, 2008
WebMD has announced plans to acquire QualityHealth.com, and its parent, Marketing Technology Solutions, for $50 million. The acquisition will “add performance-based marketing programs to WebMD’s...
Habit forming
Sep 09, 2008
Got Game Entertainment announced that it has begun shipping its MindHabits game to stores across the nation. The product helps users maintain a more positive state of mind while sharpening their cognitive...