Strike a pose: LTC residents immortalized as painters’ portrait subjects
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 27, 2019
A handful of residents at one Illinois long-term care facility are pretty much one step away from becoming models after connecting with local artists.
Registration open for spring NIC conference
Feb 04, 2014
There’s less than six weeks away before senior housing experts convene to discuss hot topics at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care Industry Regional Conference.
Tech driving improvements, as well as workflow changes
By
John O'Connor
Dec 02, 2012
Technology payoffs such as automation and electronic health records are allowing healthcare providers to better manage care and information.
Fall Online Expo just weeks away — register now for free CEs
By
Sep 05, 2017
McKnight’s fifth annual Fall Online Expo is back in just over two weeks, allowing long-term care providers the chance to earn three free continuing education credits.
Also in the News for Friday, October 2
Oct 02, 2015
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Last flu season nothing to sneeze at
Apr 21, 2008
Thankfully, it’s safe to put away the Kleenex and the Nyquil. The flu season is winding to a close – and it goes down as the worst in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control...
CMS leaves providers hanging — abuse icon implementation one day away
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 21, 2019
Nursing home operators hoping for a last-minute change to the new consumer “warning” icon for certain types of abuse citations had received little reason for optimism Monday afternoon.
One week away: 12th Annual Online Expo nearing record numbers
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 06, 2018
New attendance records are expected to be set at the 12th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo next week during the five-webinar virtual trade show.
New Senate bill pushes for more funding away from nursing homes
By
Tim Mullaney
Jun 25, 2014
More Medicaid funds would flow toward home- and community-based services rather than nursing homes under legislation introduced Tuesday by Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA).
It’s never too early for Christmas at Texas nursing homes
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 08, 2018
Jo Alch knows Christmas is still months and months away. But that isn’t stopping the Dallas woman from bringing Santa Claus, and a little warmth and joy, to local nursing homes this summer.