Misconceptions in incontinence: Helping your residents be happier and healthier
By
Brianna Maguire
Jan 21, 2020
If your residents are managing incontinence, providing the best information is critical. Correcting misconceptions and misuses leads to lower costs, less laundry and, most importantly, healthier people....
An easy and inexpensive way to create a home environment
By
Joe Davis
Jan 17, 2018
The decision to transition a family member into long-term care is never an easy one. It should be no surprise that one of the most important considerations is whether or not the residence matches the comforts...
Advanced wound product promotes healing
By
Janice M. Smiell, M.D.
Dec 17, 2014
A new solution may be an option for management of non-infected partial- and full-thickness wounds, including chronic and acute wounds such as diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, chronic vascular...
Using a nurse-led protocol to reduce infections
By
Gary Damkoehler
Oct 15, 2014
Urinary incontinence is a common and potentially disabling condition affecting up to 30% of those aged 65 years and older. Its prevalence in elderly nursing home patients — up to 70% are admitted with...
How to avoid wound care fines
By
Bardia Anvar, M.D.
Dec 28, 2015
Wounds with necrosis, slough or bio-burden are typically debrided with 70% of them decreasing in size by 25% in the first month with our approach.
Why worry about wound care?
By
Jenny Bender
Jun 09, 2023
One of the basic concepts in infectious disease epidemiology is the “chain of infection” – in order for any organism to persist in the environment and cause infections, all links of the chain must...
The critters are coming, the critters are coming! Here’s what to do about it
By
Michael Wilson
May 01, 2024
As the summer months approach, the invasion of bugs into indoor spaces, especially in long-term care and senior care facilities, becomes a pressing issue. These pests are driven indoors by the search for...
Showing residents how you care
By
Barbara Richter
Apr 22, 2015
Rising expectations among family members of seniors are inspiring many extended care providers to offer more comforts and amenities to their residents.
How to benefit from electrical stimulation for the treatment of chronic wounds
By
Ron Weissberg
Apr 05, 2017
One of the most amazing things about the human body is its ability to repair itself. Lacerations, punctures, abrasions all heal with little or no care.
What the smell really is
By
Amanda Harris
Feb 12, 2016
Many believe the distinct odor in nursing homes is urine, but it really it’s something called nonenal.