Antipsychotics report will have severe side effects
By
John O'Connor
Jul 13, 2012
Antipsychotic drugs are often used to calm residents with dementia. This reality is common knowledge among most people who have spent more than a few minutes in a nursing facility. But it is apparently...
KeyBank Real Estate Capital provides $32 million in financing
Jul 11, 2012
KeyBank Real Estate Capital recently provided $32 million in financing through Fannie Mae for five assisted living and memory care communities across five states.
Dear, sweet stubborn grandmother!
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Jul 09, 2012
I love my grandma dearly. She’s still going strong, living independently in a ranch-style house. But while her stubbornness may be the reason she lives such full and active lifestyle, it’s...
Thoughts on the Fed
By
William C. Fisher
Jul 05, 2012
When will the Fed raise interest rates? Probably not until we are out of the debt morass.
Data-driven Partnerships
Jul 02, 2012
Do hospitals see you as a potential partner – or a risky proposition?
Staffing for Success
Jul 02, 2012
Studies consistently show a strong correlation between nursing home staffing levels and resident outcomes. Unfortunately, many operators struggle to provide adequate staffing, and their overall quality...
This leader’s a team player
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 02, 2012
Convincing medical students to go into geriatrics is a tough sell, which Joseph Ouslander, M.D., knows better than anyone.
Time to put data into your hospital relationships
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 27, 2012
Bundled payments mean that you can’t escape the numbers. Hospitals want the data on why you’re the best choice for post-acute care.
Adapter Connects glucose monitors to iPhones and iPads
Jun 26, 2012
Glooko Inc. recently launched its Glooko IR Adapter. The product lets Accu-Check users track their blood glucose levels on iPhones and iPods. Patients can add notes and export their records to share with...
AIS signs deal with Pathway Health Services
Jun 26, 2012
Pathway Health Services signed an agreement with AIS Inc. Under the deal, the chain will tap into AIS’ RAI 3.0 courseware. The RAI 3.0 courseware is focused on the RAI methodologies, These include...