NIC: Financing in seniors housing falls in first quarter
Jul 22, 2008
The amount of financing placed in seniors housing dropped by a precipitous 60% in the first quarter of 2008, according to data released this month from the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing...
Sunrise’s Klaassen steps down as CEO
Jul 18, 2008
After more than 25 years at the helm of one of the nation’s largest senior living providers, Paul Klaassen announced Wednesday night he would step down from his role as CEO of Sunrise Senior Living...
Fundamentally sound
Jul 15, 2008
While the nation’s economy may be on shaky ground, market fundamentals remain strong for the seniors housing and care field, according to a new report from the National Investment Center for the...
A sore subject
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 01, 2008
Wound management and prevention, like a wound itself, is a painful subject for many long-term care providers. It often ranks highest among their resident care-related concerns.
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.
New MedPAC recommendations ‘right on target,’ Minnix says
Jun 17, 2008
MedPAC’s recent recommendations to revise the payment system for skilled nursing facilities drew praise Monday from the head of the largest nonprofit association for long-term care providers.
Consultant pharmacists group forms for-profit subsidiary
Jun 13, 2008
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) this week announced the launch of ASCP Ventures, Inc., a for-profit subsidiary of ASCP.
Ask the payment expert
Jun 01, 2008
Is a clarification order needed for therapy services if we have an eval and treat order?
How to do it… Wound Care
Jun 01, 2008
Because of an ongoing emphasis on pressure ulcer care and prevention, it is no wonder that nursing directors are looking for ways for their staff to become as sharp as possible when it comes to wound care....
Mind games
Jun 04, 2008
More than 200 vendors were in Orlando last week for the Assisted Living Federation of America’s annual Conference and Expo. With so many familiar vendors on hand, it was easy to overlook an emerging...