Nutrition plays important role for dementia residents
By
Jessica Shyu M.S., R.D.
Jun 10, 2015
Senior living communities now have world-class dining options and produce engaging activities for residents of all ages.
Skin health and 6 pearls of knowledge
By
Martie Moore
Mar 19, 2015
The skin is the largest organ of the body, but many times it’s the least thought about or cared about until there is an issue. The goal is not having an issue.
First impressions count: Don’t be floored
By
Ross Skadsberg
Feb 03, 2015
A clean floor is likely to go unnoticed. But when it’s not clean, it reflects negatively on your overall reputation.
The Five Star Report, once again, in the SNF spotlight
By
Steven Littlehale
Sep 24, 2014
The Five Star Quality Rating System takes the spotlight on the front page of the New York Times and the top of the news cycle, kicking off other publicity and political pressure. Regardless of any of the...
Are hard surface floors really greener?
By
Doug Berjer
Sep 15, 2014
While it cannot be denied that hard surface flooring is likely to last longer than carpeting, there are studies that question if it is actually easier and more cost effective to maintain. Carpeting may...
As demand for frontline caregivers soars, Direct Care Alliance strains for a lifeline
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 25, 2014
Long-term care workers are, by nature, hearty souls. They have to be. That’s probably why Monday’s notice set off bells in numerous offices here. It’s over. Operations are ceasing.
Love your SNF partners: A 2024 perspective
By
Renee Kinder
Feb 15, 2024
Valentine’s week for our family has also been mid-winter break for our kiddos. It’s a slow down after the holidays before the rush of spring. One of those special weeks yearly when there is no school,...
Whose life is it anyway?
By
Jean Wendland Porter
Sep 21, 2023
My family is full of therapists, and most of us work in skilled nursing. My sister, an experienced speech language pathologist, called to commiserate about one of her patients who had difficulty swallowing. ...
The differences of managing a PRN float pool workforce
By
David Coppins
Oct 20, 2022
Nursing homes trying to eliminate their reliance on staffing agencies need to move their hiring in-house and manage the changing needs of a bigger workforce. A PRN float pool is one way to recruit more...
Fire Prevention Week 2022 in a skilled nursing facility
By
Stan Szpytek
Sep 19, 2022
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) created Fire Prevention Week to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, as well as promote fire safety at home and in the workplace each year during...