Police said Monday that the death of a 93-year-old woman in a Winston-Salem, NC, assisted living facility is now being investigated as a homicide.
Videos sharpen the focus at Friendship Village
By
Roberta Anglin
Apr 20, 2015
When I started working there almost a year ago, I began to see areas that could be advanced with technology based on the equipment I used when I graduated from the School of Communications at Loyola University...
Our government is a terrible thing — to hate (and a thank-you)
By
John O'Connor
Apr 17, 2015
Providers are finding their personal and professional relationships with the government tested these days. But before we all grab our torches and pitchforks, let’s take a deep breath.
Gentell releases latest wound advisor
Apr 14, 2015
Gentell Inc. announced its latest version of Gentell Wound Advisor, 3.15.1, has been released.
Loneliness in LTC: Overcoming disability, creating connections
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Apr 14, 2015
Reducing loneliness among facility residents has numerous benefits — for residents and staff. So why aren’t we doing better at it? Here’s what you need to know.
Naked crowd-funding — the salvation of long-term care
By
Gary Tetz
Apr 10, 2015
Crowdfunding isn’t the only way to raise money for a good cause, though it has recently netted one provider 60 televisions. Nudity is also an ever-attractive option.
Medela adds NPWT pumps
Apr 07, 2015
Medela announced the addition of the Invia® Motion™-15-Days and Invia®Motion™-Endure personal pumps to its Negative Pressure Wound Therapy line.
AHCA/NCAL joins Aging2.0
Apr 07, 2015
The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living has joined the Aging2.0 Alliance.
Wells Fargo Capital Finance announces deals
Apr 07, 2015
Wells Fargo Capital Finance announced that it acted as administrative agent on four deals totaling $140 million for healthcare companies.
Ventas to spin off SNF portfolio after hospital chain purchase
By
John Hall
Apr 07, 2015
Just a month after spending $2.9 billion to acquire medical office buildings and senior housing assets, Ventas announced Monday it will spin off its skilled nursing facility portfolio following the new...