Japanese scientists have invented yet another type of robot aimed at making life a little it easier for senior citizens, this time in the form of a robot baby.
House GOP continue with CLASS repeal efforts
Jan 18, 2012
With Congress back in session, House Republicans are back at trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act’s disability insurance benefit.
U.S. assisted living group pairs up with new seniors association in India
Jan 16, 2012
A leading U.S. assisted living trade group has partnered with India’s first senior living group, reflecting the growing global demand for senior care facilities.
States argue against Medicaid expansion in healthcare reform law challenges
Jan 12, 2012
Twenty-six states filed a brief Tuesday encouraging the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a provision of the healthcare reform law that calls for a major expansion of Medicaid.
Pine Grove Nursing Center selects Vocollect
Jan 11, 2012
Pine Grove Nursing Center has implemented AccuNurse voice technology, the device distributor recently announced. AccuNurse’s voice-based technology allows the operator to improve care while preparing...
Study: Daily aspirin increases the risk for macular degeneration in seniors
Jan 09, 2012
Daily doses of aspirin in elderly adults can double the risk for developing the “wet” version of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a new study.
Omnicare extends PharMerica buy offer
By
John O'Connor
Jan 03, 2012
Pharmacy giant Omnicare announced that it was extending to Jan. 20 its offer to purchase all outstanding shares of rival PharMerica for $15 per share. The original offer had been scheduled to expire in...
New sponsor comes to G & E
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2012
The board of real estate investment trust Grubb & Ellis Healthcare Trust voted in November to replace Grubb & Ellis with American Healthcare Investors and Griffin Capital as co-sponsors. It will now be...
Analytically Speaking: Time to look at data
By
Steven Littlehale
Jan 03, 2012
Have you ever said, “I didn’t see it coming” or felt you were “drowning in data”? Do you use data to validate your actions or define your future strategies? Whatever the case,...
Ask the treatment expert: What are the most important things to know about lower-extremity ulcers?
Jan 03, 2012
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing