Preparations for NADONA annual conference in full stride
By
James M. Berklan
May 13, 2016
Organizers for the 2016 NADONA LTC national conference are putting the final touches on the program and accepting registrations at an increasing pace. The event spans six days (June 24-29) and takes place...
12 days and then 45-year celebration starts
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 23, 2014
The final stages of preparation are underway for the 2014 American Society of Consultant Pharmacists’ (ASCP) annual meeting and exhibition. The gathering of great minds in geriatric medication management...
Fortune magazine to publish ‘Best Workplaces in Aging Services’ list
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 07, 2017
Top long-term care providers and other aging services entities will rise to new national prominence next September. That’s when Fortune magazine will publish its first “Best Workplaces in Aging...
Webinar focuses on suicide prevention and older adults
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 10, 2015
The National Council on Aging is hosting a special webinar next Thursday (Sept. 17) focusing on suicide among older adults. Three expert speakers will discuss risk factors and successful strategies for...
Video speeds stroke rehab
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2014
Real-time video used in therapy sessions could help stroke survivors rehabilitate more quickly, according to researchers.
Preparing to receive national experts, free CEs
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 28, 2014
Providers are continuing to sign up in record numbers for the 8th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo. The profession’s first and only virtual full trade show, it takes place March 26-27 and offers...
NIC prepping for 25th national conference
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 27, 2015
Officials are putting the final touches in place for the 25th national conference of the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry. The event takes place Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at...
NIC national meeting focuses on investing in seniors healthcare
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 26, 2014
The 24th NIC national conference takes place Wednesday through Sunday in Chicago. Featured speakers include Press Ganey Chief Medical Officer Dr. Thomas Lee at the opening general session and former chairman...
Error reporting too problematic
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2011
Providers need to make it easier for nurses to disclose errors that are committed in nursing homes, according to researchers of a unique study.
National assisted living provider conference kicks off Tuesday
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 08, 2013
The National Center for Assisted Living opens its annual spring conference Tuesday at the Westin Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL. An “intense, in-depth learning experience” that will focus...