St. Paul’s Towers in Oakland, CA, is a striking facility with its sweeping views of Lake Merritt, lush rooftop garden and cozy atmosphere. But that’s not what makes it such a standout. It’s...
How to do it … Staying safe at bathtime
By
John Hall
Sep 01, 2020
It’s no small irony that bathtime provides one of the most precarious opportunities for infection. That’s always important to keep in mind, but more so than ever during this COVID-19 era. Here are...
Ask the payment expert: Now that PDPM is in full swing, what should be on my radar for 2020?
By
Caryn Adams
Nov 12, 2019
Now that PDPM is in full swing, what should be on my radar for 2020? There is always one more thing on the horizon. This month is the rollout of the Phase 3 requirements of the conditions of participation,...
McKnight’s Online Expo begins in one week
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 20, 2019
The long-term care industry’s only virtual trade show is one week away, with organizers expecting this to be the best-attended offering in its 13-year history. Final preparations are well underway for...
Fall fighter
Feb 13, 2008
Crest Healthcare Supply recently unveiled the Fall Fighter string monitor. The new product offers several new features for improved safety and convenience. Having no On/Off switch ensures that the monitor...
Nursing home residents prepare care packages for less fortunate
By
Foster Stubbs
Apr 18, 2023
Whenever he would see something on the news that scared him, Fred Rogers’ mother would tell him, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services...
Study: Sad seniors should ‘pump it up’
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Haymarket Media
Apr 16, 2004
Lifting weights can be as powerful as some drugs when seniors want to ward off depression, Australian researchers say. A study of 1,000 elderly people with clinical depression showed modest weightlifting...
Coronavirus highlights dedicated workforce
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2020
Perhaps providers haven’t let down their guard enough, but as of this writing, there hasn’t been panic whenever I’ve talked to them about coronavirus implications. Sure, there’s concern, but more...
A hip way to avoid early replacements
May 02, 2012
While artificial hip replacements are designed to last multiple years, that is not always what happens. In fact, nearly 1 in 5 patients receiving a total joint replacement need early replacement surgery...
HHS Secretary: Expect tweaks to nursing home rating system
Mar 18, 2010
The nation’s first nursing home rating system is an important tool for consumers, but changes can be expected, said the country’s highest health official on Tuesday. Health and Human Services...