For the past quarter century, we have been keeping readers informed about the events shaping and changing the long-term care field. Here’s an intriguing year-by-year look at some of the major figures...
These 3 won’t happen
By
John O'Connor
Feb 08, 2018
There’s nothing quite like a new calendar to get media types acting like story forecasters. What might be more helpful is a brief list of things that won’t be taking place.
Editors’ Blog: The dilemma of the short-stay resident
Aug 12, 2008
The Wall Street Journal’s story about long-term care resident evictions begs an important question: Nursing homes are benefiting from serving short-stay residents–but at whose expense?
New certification for pulse oximeter
Jan 11, 2011
Nonin Medical’s Onyx II 9560 pulse oximeter has received Microsoft HealthVault certification, the firm announced. This designation means users’ vital signs can be uploaded, stored, and shared...
Progress, success stories on tap for national conference call on dementia care in nursing homes
Jul 03, 2013
Providers and other stakeholders are invited to a national conference call on improving dementia care by lessening the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes. The call begins at 12:30 p.m. Eastern...
Status Solutions wins ALFA award
May 27, 2014
Status Solutions won an Assisted Living Federation of American Best of the Best Award last week for its SARA eMessenger Mobile.
60 Seconds with … Judith A. Stein, JD
Aug 06, 2016
What are some of the challenges involving seniors and outpatient observation stays in hospitals?… with Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Executive Director, Judith A. Stein, JD
Berkadia arranges loan
Mar 19, 2014
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage announced it had arranged a $49.3 million loan through Fannie Mae for a senior living community in Horsham, PA.
New York Times details epidemic of nursing home closures across rural America
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 05, 2019
A prominent front-page story in Monday’s New York Times confirms what many industry insiders have dreaded for years: Rural nursing homes hanging on by a thread are closing in waves across the country.
Guest Columns: Helping staff, helping residents
Oct 08, 2009
A staffing model at a long-term care facility in Tennessee has brought about positive results for staff and residents.