At first glance the headline strained the bonds of credulity. But there it was, earlier this year, above a story about an 86-year-old and a 79-year-old brawling over a chair before a bingo game in the...
Phone for the blind released
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 22, 2019
RAZ Mobility which makes mobile assistive technology, has launched the Lucia phone.
Doing the Jellyfish
By
Gary Tetz
May 16, 2019
While walking the beach this morning, on the Atlantic Coast where I’m taking an alleged vacation, I happened upon a marooned jellyfish left high and dry by the receding tide. Just a lifeless, weirdly...
Nursing Home Compare revisions deserve only 2 stars
By
Steven Littlehale
May 13, 2019
Recent changes to the Nursing Home Compare website leave a lot to be desired. I give them two out of a possible four stars.
Survey finds less than half of nursing facility C-suites include someone with nursing background
By
Marty Stempniak
May 09, 2019
Nursing leaders are sorely lacking among the top managerial ranks at many skilled care operators, a new survey has found.
Rule would shield skilled care providers from violating their religious principles
By
Marty Stempniak
May 03, 2019
Skilled care employees would not be required to perform duties that violate their religious beliefs, under legislation that was introduced Thursday.
Measure what matters
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Meaghan McMahon
Apr 26, 2019
Although entrepreneurs and investors are quickly entering the senior care industry as they see opportunities grow as the population rapidly ages, many claim that technology innovations alone will be the...
Bring in the rocks
By
Gary Tetz
Apr 18, 2019
The troubling news that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is conducting a “comprehensive review” of nursing home regulations hit me like a truckload of giant boulders dropped on a homeless...
New shower drain designed for wheelchairs
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 17, 2019
A new ProLine linear shower drain by QuickDrain USA can help designers create wet areas that allow wheelchair access and meet ADA compliance.
Fighting sepsis the focus of April 30 webinar
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 16, 2019
Attendees at a special McKnight’s webinar April 30 will learn from healthcare executives how to significantly reduce sepsis and improve patient care by leveraging technology in real-time.