Is it worth it? I’m referring to home visits by the therapy team, the patient, and their family. These are the clinical visits with the patient to their home for a “practice run” conducted...
‘Selective’ surroundings: design group’s program adapts to fit a facility’s needs
By
Brett Bakshis
Jul 01, 2010
A design team takes on a new Pennsylvania facility, creating a look of harmony and warmth—and with a price tag that fits the budget
Years in the making: Joliet nursing home undergoes a change
By
Brett Bakshis
Sep 01, 2009
A county-run skilled nursing facility in Illinois receives some long-overdue refurbishments with a resident-centered approach
Opinion: The Big Picture — Looking past the parking lot
By
John O'Connor
Jun 12, 2006
In his illuminating autobiography, Wendy’s Restaurant Founder Dave Thomas talks about the intense competition he faced early on.
Green is good: long-term care transportation choices that save money and the environment
By
Julie Williamson
Oct 01, 2009
Investing in more efficient transportation options is smart. It helps the environment, cuts down on costs—and it’s not as hard as it sounds
Analysis: Dementia care — following the money
By
John O'Connor
Mar 11, 2006
Demographies and revenues make Alzheimer’s care a growth industry with varied models.
Nursing home is victorious in ‘retaliation’ court claim
By
Ashley Carman
Sep 01, 2013
A Texas nursing home has prevailed in a lawsuit that claimed it had retaliated against a resident after family members complained about her care.
Meet Patricia Cullen, 2022 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Nicole Blanchard
Jul 12, 2022
Patricia Cullen has been with Care Providers of Minnesota since 1986 and is an advocate and leader in the field of older adult services.
Meet Karen Devaney, 2022 Veteran VIP honoree
By
Nicole Blanchard
Jul 04, 2022
The improvements Karen Devaney has made since her appointment as national director of care management at Atria Senior Living are truly indicative of her years of experience in the caregiving field.
Best bet against omicron? Prior infection or a booster shot, early research suggests
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 09, 2021
A two-dose course of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine may not be enough to effectively combat the new omicron coronavirus variant, but a booster shot may do the trick, two early lab studies suggest....