The art of communication with those living with dementia
By
Sharon Roth Maguire
Jun 22, 2018
By Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC, chief clinical quality officer for BrightStar Care It’s probably not a surprise to anyone reading this that communicating with individuals living with dementia...
Financing to help Florida’s SNFs meet power requirements
By
Kate Wesner
Jun 13, 2018
Revered for its year-round warm temperatures and relaxing lifestyle, Florida is home to the largest population of aging and elderly Americans who retire to the Sunshine State. However, Florida is also...
Do your employees have a clear line of sight to what matters most?
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Jun 12, 2018
“I have a clear understanding of the goals and priorities of the organization.” Would your employees agree with this statement?
Grow census through electronic referral management
By
Dawn Iddings
Jun 08, 2018
As this competition rises, what are you doing to stand out from the crowd? How are you gaining a competitive edge when it comes to securing your place as preferred referral partner?
Critical steps to ensure adequate nutrition in the elderly cancer resident
By
Jessica A. Iannotta, MS, RD, CSO, CDN and Susan Bratton
Jun 06, 2018
Elderly patients face many challenges during their cancer care, and one of the biggest is maintaining good nutritional status.
Triclosan hand soaps banned in healthcare: What should LTC facilities do next?
By
Megan DiGiorgio MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
May 30, 2018
With a manufacturing cut-off date quickly approaching for soaps containing triclosan, long-term care facilities currently using them may be unsure of what to do next. Here are three steps they should take.
Train your staff to cure your facility of pest problems
By
Tim Husen, Ph.D., BCE
May 28, 2018
In the long-term care industry, impeccable sanitation and cleanliness must not only be expected, but also enforced.
Caring for the bariatric resident
By
Karen Lerner
May 16, 2018
Navigating the tumultuous road of caring for bariatric residents is a challenge faced by many long-term care facilities today. Using the right equipment or technology on the right type of patient will...
Why technology — not medication — is the future of treating older adults with depression
By
Juliet Kerlin
May 09, 2018
With engagement technology and compassionate caregivers, older adults have an opportunity to improve their quality of care, socialize with friends and family members and mitigate the risks of depression...
Rethinking financing: better approaches for senior living access to capital
By
Evelyn Lee
May 08, 2018
The senior living and care industry is experiencing a renaissance. As baby boomers begin to retire, they are redefining the expectations of aging in America.