More providers need how to use an interdisciplinary team approach to be more effective when managing transitions from the nursing home environment to a community living setting.
Executive Decisions with David Gehm
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 15, 2004
Large chains seem to attract much of the attention, but smaller chains are actually more common. The Lutheran Homes of Michigan has been providing care for more than 100 years. David Gehm, the organization’s...
Things I think: Sunshine’s dream
By
Gary Tetz
Nov 01, 2012
Margaret was just one of those people. She always wore a smile and a bright yellow sweater, and staff and residents at her assisted living community called her “Sunshine.”
Every day is an opportunity to forge relationships
By
Chad Elberson
Feb 08, 2010
Strong relationships are the backbone of the culture change movement.
CLASS caveats
By
Steve Moses
Apr 06, 2010
The CLASS Act is being touted as a progressive long-term care insurance solution. I have news for you: It’s not.
Census data reveal a new, masculine trend in eldercare
By
Nina Dunn
Aug 08, 2011
It is a well-known fact that our nation is aging rapidly. However, a recently released census brief, “Age and Sex Composition: 2010,” revealed remarkable findings. The study found that in the...
Satisfaction slipping among long-term care residents, but rising among employees during recession
By
Lisa Scott Lehman
May 26, 2009
It may come as a surprise, but employee satisfaction in long-term care actually has increased over the last year, even as economic conditions have worsened.
The need for routine screening for chronic kidney disease in the elderly
By
Brian Bender
Jun 20, 2018
Chronic kidney disease refers to the loss of renal function over time. As CKD develops, the kidney’s ability to filter waste and fluid declines, potentially leading to the buildup of fluid, electrolytes,...
A new year brings new Medicare Part D plan options for long-term care residents
By
Rob Godwin
Jan 04, 2010
Long-term care residents should reevaluate their Medicare Part D plans for the new year. A plan should correspond to a resident’s individual pharmacy-related needs.
Creating a staffing community
By
Karen Nesvold
Feb 17, 2009
Instilling the importance of cooperation among long-term care departments will help establish a strong staff team. That will translate into better resident care.