Napping may lead to falls in older women, study reveals
By
Liza Berger
Oct 16, 2006
Older women who nap may be more likely to fall, according to a study in the August issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Keeping an eye on Medicare
By
Liza Berger
Jun 18, 2009
As the healthcare reform discussion continues to swirl in Washington, it’s easy to forget there are other healthcare issues to talk about. One of those affecting long-term care community is a proposed...
Looks do matter
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2008
Some say four. Others say 90. But it is inarguably within the span of precious few seconds that people forge first impressions.
Could smaller be better when it comes to weathering pandemic? Some long-term care companies say yes
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2020
Sometimes there is an advantage to being a smaller operator. In the case of Cascadia Healthcare, which has 22 largely skilled nursing communities in five Western states, its size has allowed it to act...
Massachusetts nursing home, now a COVID-19 treatment facility, may serve as model for others around country
By
Liza Berger
Apr 28, 2020
Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester County, is Massachusetts’ first COVID-19 treatment and recovery center. It has thrived in its new role and can serve as an example for...
MA’s highest court deals arbitration win
By
Liza Berger
Apr 01, 2020
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently ruled in favor of an arbitration agreement in place at a Golden Living facility.
Economic stimulus package still in the works
By
Liza Berger
Feb 10, 2009
It’s not over yet. The Senate managed to pass a $838 billion dollar stimulus bill today. But before it can become law the House and Senate have to iron out their differences—and not just the price...
Sen. Ted Kennedy: a giant in the Senate
By
Liza Berger
Jul 11, 2008
People are capable of doing extraordinary things. Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) proved that this week when he flew—against doctors’ wishes— to the Senate to cast his vote for the Medicare bill. Even...
Document to reduce risk of COVID-19 lawsuits: expert
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2020
As COVID-19 cases rise in long-term care facilities, a legal expert is stressing the importance of documentation and training to prevent operators from being the subjects of coronavirus-related litigation.