Residents prefer caregivers who will sit down on the job
By
Mary Gustafson
May 01, 2012
The subtle difference between standing and sitting next to a patient or resident can make a huge difference in that person’s perception of their care, a new study reveals.
A home by Providence
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 30, 2012
An intergenerational campus infused with a French flair makes this skilled nursing community in southern Indiana like none other.
Help a Sister out: In defense of U.S. nuns
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 26, 2012
I’ve been in awe of Catholic nuns from a very young age. As my family likes to remind me, I even wanted to be one. As I’ve gotten older, my awe has turned into respect and affection.
Study: Hearing loss could induce falls
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 02, 2012
Skilled nursing facility operators eager to reduce resident falls might have a new tool in their kit: testing residents’ hearing.
Study: Recession improved staff turnover
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 02, 2012
Newly licensed registered nurses perceived fewer jobs available during the recession. They also reported greater loyalty to their employers, results of a new study reveal.
Design Decisions: A household into a home
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 02, 2012
Unexpected twists took Maryland CCRC leaders in a direction they didn’t plan on — and it has paid off in increased resident satisfaction.
Researchers highlight nurse roles in end-of-life caregiving
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 02, 2012
A survey conducted by the California Healthcare Foundation found that nearly 80% of the end-of-life patients they surveyed would appreciate speaking with a physician about their end-of-life care, but only...
A survey you don’t have to worry about
By
Mary Gustafson
Mar 29, 2012
The quality of nursing home care is improving — and residents and their families are noticing. That’s the message two industry researchers want administrators and caregivers to take away from new...
When caregivers aren’t human
By
Mary Gustafson
Mar 22, 2012
If you can speak authoritatively about long-term care robots in social conversation, people tend to snap to attention. I can.
The Girl Scout Law, a gem for the ages
By
Mary Gustafson
Mar 15, 2012
I suspect there’s one task that unites us all: ordering, distributing and systematically demolishing a box (or two, or three …) of Girl Scout cookies.