Stakeholders observe necessities, limits of ‘home-like’ design movement
Meet Mark Baiada, 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Inspiration’ honoree
By
Jessica R. Towhey
May 03, 2024
What does it feel like to give away $20 million? Mark Baiada, founder and chairman of the Board at BAYADA Home Health Care, knows because that’s what he did six years ago.
Deadline for McKnight’s Tech Awards just one week away
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 23, 2022
The deadline to enter the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards is June 30.
An aspirin a day may keep dementia away, study finds
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 03, 2018
Low-dose aspirin may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research.
Generic but not simple
By
John Hall
Oct 06, 2017
Pharmacists view new generics wave with caution, urge close look at regimens
Handle with caution: difficulties persist with nursing home medication management
Apr 01, 2010
Drug errors are down, but nurses can still do a better job of managing meds effectively. Implementing a checks and balances system is one way.
A smooth operator: adherence to usage instructions for bathing equipment is easier said than done
By
John Andrews
May 01, 2009
Proper usage and regular maintenance of bathing and lift equipment are key to maximum product life and durability. Sounds simple enough, right?
Olive oil may help protect against dementia, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Nov 26, 2019
An apple a day might keep the doctor away. But a diet rich in olive oil could prevent cognitive impairment.
Getting the right fit
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 01, 2014
LTC laundry operations handle thousands of items each week; operations have to be right-sized to protect linens and machines — and the bottom line
CMS makes 60 changes to finalize new MDS playbook
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 25, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the final version of the new Resident Assessment Instrument manual Thursday .