Recently, the Medicare Payment Advisory Council released their Report to Congress on Medicare and the Health Care Delivery System…
Incorporating holistic education into CNA training
By
Laura Daniel, Jordan Wilfong, and Marianne Pisano
Apr 29, 2013
The STAR Center’s program is not only focused on the success of the students’ current education but also on the success of their futures and so an Interviewing Skills session is held during...
Hugs promote well-being in a retirement community
By
Karen Brannen
Feb 11, 2014
At Jefferson’s Ferry, a nonprofit lifecare retirement community on Long Island, NY, we’ve devoted ourselves to “Embraceable You” — a program exploring the power of touch.
Attracting new residents
By
Seymour H. Fine, Ph. D.
Feb 17, 2014
Despite the rapidly growing elderly population, senior living communities sometimes have empty apartments and the worry is that prospective residents will look askance at a facility having more than a...
CCRC investment equality: Fugetaboutit for New York
By
Stephanie Chedid
Sep 03, 2014
Earning more than the cost of capital is not unreasonable and can generally be accomplished without taking extraordinary risks, but New York is hamstrung by investment restrictions. Investment returns...
Getting to gold
By
Erin Fromwiller
Oct 05, 2016
APRC has always focused on quality improvement; it’s part of our culture.
Preparing for value-based care: Questions for every SNF
By
Richard Royer
Jun 22, 2016
Next year the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will begin creating the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing Program (SNFVBP) that is scheduled to be launched in 2019.
Creativity knows no age limit
By
Romilla Batra and Tim Carpenter
Feb 02, 2018
Legacy featured the works of 20 established and emerging senior artists from Long Beach, CA, and surrounding communities.
Finding the value in value-based care
By
Joel Splan
Aug 31, 2016
When I think of the ongoing shift away from fee-for-service, I am reminded of its value. Whether anyone likes it or not, the era of value-based care is emerging.
Keeping residents happy may keep them healthy
By
Jennifer L. Smith, Ph.D.
Oct 16, 2015
It’s amazing what a difference a positive mindset can have on older adults’ resilience and well-being. I recently heard from a woman who is struggling with pain and loss of mobility due to...