Amputations and costs remain high, despite decades of research and caregiving improvements for diabetic foot ulcers; vigilance is needed, experts warn
Future shock
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2008
Historically, those in need of seniors housing and care options had but one real choice: nursing homes. But market changes and policy shifts have collectively reduced the role of nursing care as the nation’s...
Another look at “Do Not Resuscitate”
Jul 01, 2009
As practitioners, it’s easy to assume that the families of residents, as well as cogent relatives themselves, understand the implications of the advanced directives they sign along with other aspects...
Rethinking resident bathing
By
Julie Williamson
May 01, 2008
It’s one of the hardest tasks for caregivers, but bathing does not have to be a chore if you focus on residents’ needs
Wound care: advanced tools and talented care teams lead to solid wound management
By
John Andrews
Mar 01, 2009
Advanced wound care tools help caregivers treat complicated pressure ulcers. But solid wound management also involves a talented care team
State News for October 2016
Oct 01, 2016
Louisiana’s long-term care community was not unscathed from flooding that hit in mid-August, leaving thousands homeless and wreaking the worst damage in the country since Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
The deep freeze
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2009
After a year in which economic conditions have shaken housing sectors to their roots, long-term care pundits continue searching for bright spots
Elder abuse bill pushed
By
McKnight's Staff
May 01, 2012
Lawmakers in Colorado are trying to change the fact that their state is one of only four that do not have mandatory reporting laws governing elder abuse. State Sen. Evie Hudak (D) introduced legislation...
Clarifying designs
By
Dave Surico
May 01, 2013
The housing and care of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients has been on a roll. The recent progression of designs and elements has led to improvements for residents and the staff who care for...
Nursing home owners Sal and Mabel Mangano: Not guilty!
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2007
For three weeks, spanning August and September, much of the national nursing home community was glued to goings-on in a place they had never heard of before: St. Francisville, LA. Or at least they should...