Addressing symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis
By
Amita R. Patel
Jun 06, 2016
One of the leading risk factors for placing a Parkinson’s disease patient into a nursing home or long-term care facility is the onset of hallucinations and delusions, a non-motor aspect of Parkinson’s...
Heightened enforcement environment for LTC
By
Matt Curley
Jun 03, 2016
There is little doubt that the government’s enforcement efforts in combatting fraud, waste, and abuse concerning the federal healthcare programs have yielded significant results.
This lifesaving coincidence definitely makes you swallow deeply
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2016
It wasn’t enough that Patty Ris was saved from choking in the dining room at her continuing care retirement community. She and her rescuer made worldwide headlines.
Scott named PointRight CEO
Jun 01, 2016
Steven Scott is the new president and CEO at PointRight, the company’s board of directors announced last week.
New device diagnoses dry eye
May 31, 2016
I-MED Pharma Inc. has launched its new medical device, the i-PEN, for diagnosis of dry eye disease.
Pest control company expands in North America
May 31, 2016
The world’s largest pest control company will expand its services in North America after rebranding a recent acquisition.
Fighting Zika and other mosquito-transmitted illnesses
By
Ron Harrison, Ph.D.
May 30, 2016
In addition to Zika, mosquitoes are known carriers of several diseases like the West Nile and Chikungunya viruses.
Ford moves to The Cardinal at North Hills
May 25, 2016
Kisco Senior Living has named Tom Ford as the executive director of The Cardinal at North Hills, its newest community in Raleigh, NC.
Investment firm adds Ventas shares
May 25, 2016
Pettyjohn Wood White Inc added 19,765 additional shares in Ventas during the most recent quarter end, the firm said in a disclosure report filed with the SEC this month.
Memory care facilities purchased
May 25, 2016
National Health Investors Inc. has exercised its purchase option to acquire five assisted living and memory care facilities owned and operated by Bickford Senior Living for $87.5 million.