PointRight launches new survey tool for skilled care facilities
Oct 24, 2012
PointRight Inc. recently launched Survey Insights, an analytics-driven tool that skilled nursing facilities can use to better prepare for inspections.
Bracelet may help predict dementia-related agitation
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 26, 2019
A location-monitoring bracelet developer has received an NIH grant to study whether its device can detect agitation in seniors with dementia.
Sun acquires Harborside in $350 million deal
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 24, 2006
Sun Healthcare Group Inc. will acquire Harborside Healthcare Corp. from Investcorp International, an investment firm, for approximately $350 million in cash.
Study probes bouts of lucidity among those with dementia
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 09, 2024
A recent study published in The Gerontologist sheds light on a phenomenon that many caregivers of seniors with severe dementia have witnessed: moments of unexpected clarity or recognition, often called...
Positive results for drug to treat Alzheimer’s aggression
Dec 15, 2015
Amarantus Bioscience Holdings Inc. has released positive data for Eltoprazine in a Phase 2 clinical trial of elderly patients with Alzheimer’s dementia who are aggressive.
Brookdale, HCP to create $1.2 billion CCRC venture
Apr 29, 2014
Brookdale and real estate investment trust HCP Inc. have announced plans to create a $1.2 billion continuing care retirement community joint venture.
Carstens enters into agreement with HPSI Purchasing Services
Mar 25, 2014
Carstens Inc. is entering into a three-year agreement with HPSI Purchasing Services, with the latter selling Carstens’ products in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities.
Nexion chooses COMS
Aug 28, 2013
Nexion Health, Inc. has chosen disease management program Daylight IQ™ from COMS Interactive (Clinical Outcomes Management System). The skilled nursing operator is using Daylight IQ™ at its 39 skilled...
HandyCase allows easier swiping
Sep 09, 2015
The new HandyCase attaches to the back of a mobile device and allows users to see their hands through the screen.
Omnicell launches G4 Unity platform
Dec 11, 2012
Omnicell Inc. recently unveiled its Omnicell G4 Unity platform. The new option features a single, shared medication database that connects all G4 Unity solutions to enable complete medication and supply...