Paul J. Diaz, Ralph G. Gronefeld Jr., Pat Mulloy, E. Joseph Steier III
Sep 10, 2012
We are at the forefront of how to grow long-term wellness and aging care services.
Sorting out the antipsychotic quality measures
By
Steven Littlehale
Mar 05, 2013
While antipsychotic measurements can vary, providers must carefully and thoroughly examine all antipsychotic medication use in their facility.
Essential steps for treating those with COPD
By
John W. Walsh
Mar 05, 2014
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, presently incurable respiratory illness that is characterized by airflow obstruction. For long-term care professionals, knowledge about every...
Enthusiasm and ingenious inventions at the NYC Aging2.0 Global Startup Pitch Event
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Mar 28, 2017
Moving beyond the development of medical products for seniors, Aging2.0 seeks to facilitate collaborations between senior care providers and entrepreneurs to create products and services that can be integrated...
An IDEAL partnership for seniors
By
Jessica McKay
Jun 24, 2013
At Greenspring retirement community, we are truly dedicated to keeping residents healthy in mind, body, and spirit. A recent partnership and study highlights our efforts.
Lessons from increasing medical claims
By
Cameron Keir
Feb 09, 2015
As more staff become active in reporting work-related injuries, medical claim costs can hurt company’s bottom line.
Kind words from residents
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Nov 23, 2015
To get us in the spirit of gratitude for Thanksgiving, I’ve included a sample of grateful comments made by residents to their psychologists. The nice things they say can really make things better.
Preparing your back yard
By
Tara Roberts
Aug 29, 2014
SNF providers are scrambling to prepare to be “bought” by ACOs, aligned with potential bundling partners, selected as a preferred provider, and ultimately “sold” to the best, not...
Don’t mess with my Uber rating!
By
Steven Littlehale
Jun 21, 2017
My most recent trip to Washington, D.C., was wrapping up like most others. I was heading to Reagan Airport by way of Uber, but what happened next was not typical — and drove me to write this piece.
Magical moments
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jul 25, 2017
I am not sure we can create magical days for everyone in our long-term care facilities (though I have seen downright miracles for some short-term rehab patients!). But I do think we can create magical...