Government funding showdown includes special LTC drama
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 19, 2018
As drama rages over whether Congress will allow the federal government to grind to a halt Friday night due to a funding tug-of-war, long-term care providers will anxiously watch to see if a repeal of Medicare...
Have you met Jimmo’s stepbrother Jimmo?
By
Steven Littlehale
Apr 21, 2017
Therapy utilization will be as scrutinized as much as it ever has been, even though the “improvement standard” has once again been deemed deceased.
There’s an app for that, but should there be?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 31, 2014
Some apps – like those that are meant to track blood pressure or give medication reminders – are geared toward your future residents. And that’s where the trouble can arise, according...
Keeping seniors independent and safe
By
Leila Nouri
Apr 10, 2013
Long-term care facilities face a variety of safety and caregiver workflow challenges. Families struggle to ensure the independence of their loved ones in order to maintain that person’s dignity....
How old is too old?
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Sep 06, 2011
“They don’t need rehab, they’re too old!” How many times have we heard or even asked this question? Did you know that Regis Philbin turned 80 on August 25? The Dancing with the...
How to do it… Incontinence care
Jul 01, 2011
Medical indicators might be only half the battle when it comes to executing a successful incontinence care plan. Another major component is attitude and emotional state. Caregivers need to know how to...
Investing in your people
By
Julie Williamson
Jan 01, 2015
Lenders are increasing examining staff ratios, quality metrics and stability in long-term care facilities in order to determine capital availability for operators
The day the music died
Nov 27, 2013
Is your community staying competitive with new changes in resident entertainment? There are ways to use music to increase the happiness of your residents.
Resizing operations an option for providers struggling to rebound
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 27, 2021
COVID-19’s severe impact on the long-term care industry has forced many providers to resize operations while they weather the storm — but the key to succeeding depends on how well operators know their...
Administrators: ‘Do not let this experience go to waste’
By
Bill McGinley
Jun 09, 2020
To Nursing Home And Post-Acute Administrators, I will not even pretend to say that I know what you are going through. I am no longer on the front line. My NHA license no longer hangs on the...