Suzie Kucala, RN, is the new director of nursing at Arlington Health and Rehabilitation in Snohomish County, WA.
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News Newsmakers Podcast with Janean Kinzie and Alicia Sims: Making connections...
Oct 22, 2021
A program that boosts residents’ emotional health and boosts worker morale, all for the cost of an occasional candy bar or birthday card? It’s possible. In this podcast, McKnight’s Long-Term...
Industry balks at drug report
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 08, 2018
Skilled nursing leaders criticized a Human Rights Watch report on antipsychotics in February.
Experts unveil new criteria for Alzheimer’s disease
Jul 15, 2010
Medical experts this week presented a major change in the diagnostic guidelines for Alzheimer’s disease.
New blood glucose meter arrives
Apr 08, 2014
Omnis Health has announced the launch of the new EmbracePro™, a blood glucose meter for medical professionals.
EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT: Larry Minnix’s 12 secrets to successful aging
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 29, 2018
Retired LeadingAge President and CEO Larry Minnix has published his first book, an inspirational self-help volume for people of all walks of life, “Hallowed Ground: Stories of Successful Aging.” Reprinted...
New osteoarthritis joint pain reliever debuts
Oct 24, 2017
Vizuri Consumer Healthcare has announced the commercial launch of PainBloc24TM, a 24-hour overt-the-counter topical pain reliever for osteoarthritis joint pain.
How to compare Obamacare and its House GOP replacement bill — in a nutshell
By
James M. Berklan
May 11, 2017
I’m happy to report I might have found a near CliffsNotes equivalent for the recently passed American Health Care Act. You know, the Obamacare repeal and replace bill that the House passed last week.
Volunteerism and its link to better aging
By
Stephen Proctor
Jun 21, 2013
Could volunteering during retirement years be the proverbial “Fountain of Youth”? Several recent studies demonstrate that not only does volunteering during our later years improve health –...
Erickson Living renovates community
Mar 22, 2017
Erickson Living has started construction on Dogwood Commons, an assisted living and memory care building as part of a multi-phase plan to expand and renovate.