Let’s talk about you: COVID-19 self-care tips for caregivers
By
Kerry Burnight, Ph.D.
May 13, 2020
Caregivers are the undisputed heroes of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. From doctors, nurses and nursing assistants in skilled nursing facilities and hospitals, to in-home health providers and...
McKnight’s 2020 Excellence in Technology Awards now accepting nominations
By
Liza Berger
May 13, 2020
A new year of innovation is here. To celebrate all the exciting activity in long-term care and senior living, the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program is back!
Longing for Del Boca Vista
By
Liza Berger
May 13, 2020
This week we mourned the loss of a comedy giant, Jerry Stiller, who cemented his legacy as the excitable, loud and direct Frank Costanza on the hit show “Seinfeld.”
Becker appointed production head for ORIX Real Estate Capital
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 12, 2020
ORIX Real Estate Capital, the combined company of Lancaster Pollard, RED Capital Group, and Hunt Real Estate Capital, announced the appointment of Aaron Becker as head of production for seniors housing...
Three solutions embraced during the COVID-19 crisis that could be used to expand our clinical workforce
By
John Reinhart
May 11, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has been extremely challenging for those organizations and healthcare professionals who offer services to our “at risk” population especially our seniors. Our elderly members...
The naked truth about COVID-19 priorities
By
James M. Berklan
May 08, 2020
Long-term care providers’ beseeching requests for more personal protective equipment are truly noble and necessary. But I have to say, they’re going about it all wrong.
COVID-19 and the impact on swallow
By
Renee Kinder
May 07, 2020
Thankfully, post-acute care focus on swallow assessment and rehabilitation has improved since the implementation of the Patient Drive Payment Model.
Strong nursing care helps to reinforce therapy
By
Karen Bonn
May 06, 2020
When our disabled or elderly patients are admitted to either an acute or sub-acute rehab, the focus is typically on therapy. This is appropriate because these patients have probably just spent time...
Taragin named VP at Springpoint
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 06, 2020
Sonny Taragin has been named vice president of information technology and chief information officer for Springpoint Senior Living, which has continuing care retirement communities in New Jersey and Delaware....
Provider steps up to the plate
By
Liza Berger
May 06, 2020
COVID-19 has exposed the sensitive spots in senior care — understaffed facilities, lack of resources — but also the innovation that takes place each and every day. Whether it’s being creative...