Ask the legal expert: What can we do to improve our situation with regard to so-called “granny cams”...
By
John Durso
Apr 01, 2020
What can we do to improve our situation with regard to so-called “granny cams” in residents’ rooms?
Bill could ease surveys
Apr 01, 2020
Florida — Two proposed bills in Florida could mean fewer inspections for nursing homes within the state.
How to do it … Strategic dining decisions
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2020
Pleasant dining experiences are among the ones seniors hold onto most dearly. Yet too often not enough thought is given to minding the details. That’s where strategic dining decisions can be so critical....
Coronavirus highlights dedicated workforce
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2020
Perhaps providers haven’t let down their guard enough, but as of this writing, there hasn’t been panic whenever I’ve talked to them about coronavirus implications. Sure, there’s concern, but more...
Analysis: Medicaid program on the chopping block
By
Liza Berger
Apr 01, 2020
While previous administrations have gone after Medicaid spending and capitulated, that is little consolation to current long-term care stakeholders and longtime observers. They wonder if this time the...
COVID-19 song lightens mood
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 01, 2020
Singing to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” Maryland-based operator Nexion Health used a music video to help raise awareness on how providers can prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their...
Dina Besirevic is finding her home in LTC
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 01, 2020
Dina Besirevic, Regional Clinical Reimbursement Consultant, Villa Healthcare
Ask the care expert: What can you tell me about the catheter used to rectally administer medication?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Mar 04, 2020
I heard about a catheter used rectally to administer medication. What can you tell me about this?
Tool predicts Alzheimer’s life expectancy following onset
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 04, 2020
A newly developed tool that can accurately predict the life expectancy of dementia patients may help those patients and their care providers better communicate about the disease and risk of death, and...
AARP: Older adults’ tech usage is growing
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 04, 2020
Adults ages 50 and older are adopting consumer technologies, including smartphones, wearables, home assistants/smart speakers and smart home technologies, at nearly the same rate as adults ages 18 to 49,...