Senior care findings: How to encourage friendships at work
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 31, 2019
When I was 18, I was instantly suspicious of my college roommate. She was beautiful and brilliant at math, so I figured we’d have little in common.
Collective Medical announces Consulate partnership
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 29, 2019
Collective Medical has announced a partnership with Consulate Health Care to improve care transitions across 140 of Consulate’s facilities.
Rising Star researchers sparked by personal stories
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 25, 2019
It’s exciting to have two McKnight’s Women of Distinction Rising Stars who are academic researchers.
Seniors still want to contribute to their community — help them do it
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 12, 2019
It’s exciting to see notice of Pioneer Network’s Community Commitment Award again. It’s a great chance to illustrate how residents still need to feel like they matter.
Safe bed partnership announced
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2019
RCare Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with upBed, maker of a wearable bed exit solution for fall prevention.
Wellness Check Module released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2019
VoiceFriend has released its Wellness Check Module for a voice-activated notification and communications solution for communities.
Antidepressants are the new antipsychotics
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 05, 2019
Long-term care providers have made remarkable progress in reducing antipsychotics. Now it’s time to turn the attention to antidepressants.
Learn about dysphagia at April 2 webinar
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 27, 2019
When tablets are crushed or compounded, the formulations can put them in danger, as the dosing consistency and efficacy can change.
Hand-washing survey results released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 26, 2019
More consumers are willing to pay for well-maintained restrooms, according to a new survey.
Making open enrollment more open
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 22, 2019
When I graduated from college and began interviewing for my first “real” job 15 years ago, my father urged me to find out if health insurance would be among the benefits. I landed a position at a newspaper,...