At least one pressure ulcer develops in more than 20% of long-term care residents who have lived in long-term care facilities for at least two years. Most pressure ulcers are considered a preventable event,...
Yoga with goats? For this crowd, it’s not a baaaaad idea
By
C. Max Bachmann
Aug 11, 2022
Residents at Otterbein Senior Life in Lebanon, OH, recently participated in a yoga class. Simple enough, right? Except for one big twist. This class featured some furry companions — seven pygmy goats....
Staff concerns a sign that restraints may be overused, researchers say
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Apr 21, 2022
Residents are more likely to be restrained in nursing homes where staff members report inappropriate use of these tools, a new study finds.
Lawmakers push FDA to take swift action on OTC hearing aids
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 12, 2022
A bipartisan team has introduced a bill that orders the FDA to stop dragging its feet and issue a final rule making over-the-counter hearing aids available to consumers.
Ask the care expert: What is “USP 800”?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jan 05, 2020
What is “USP 800”? I’ve only recently heard about it.
Senators, diabetes association call for pricing transparency, solutions as insulin price spikes
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 10, 2018
A new American Diabetes Association white paper addressing the high price of insulin recommends ways healthcare providers can help minimize patients’ out-of-pocket costs.
Lawsuit claims nursing home managers scammed resident, sold her house, gave her only $2k for it
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 02, 2018
An Illinois woman is suing a nursing home and two former employees for allegedly selling her house against her wishes — then paying her only $2,000 for it.
Three new managers at Waveny LifeCare Network
Mar 13, 2018
An aging services provider based in New Canaan, CT — has welcomed three new managers to its leadership team in 2018.
Ask the Payment Expert about … the new survey process
By
Patricia Boyer
Dec 06, 2017
How should our facility prepare for the new survey process?
Report: Nearly 20% of SNF nursing assistants live below poverty line
By
Sep 07, 2017
Close to 20% of nursing home assistants are living below the federal poverty line, a result of low wages and part-time positions, according to a new report.