A new kind of rest home: relaxing in the dementia ward
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2010
A new dementia unit at a CCRC in Massachusetts has helped residents feel more relaxed and at home in their surroundings
Driven to succeed: serving residents and beating the competition through creative transportation choices
By
Julie Williamson
Oct 01, 2010
Operators get creative with transportation options to better serve residents. A strategic move, it also could help them win marketing battles with competitors
How to do it… Rehabilitation
Oct 01, 2010
Now that Oct. 1 has passed, the pressure is hardly off when it comes to making the most of the new MDS 3.0 resident assessment tool.
Illinois: New reforms present Catch-22 situation
Oct 01, 2010
Recently passed nursing home reform laws in Illinois will require facilities to increase the number of staff. It’s a requirement many in the nursing home industry are calling a Catch-22.
World’s oldest man shares memories, wisdom
By
Liza Berger
Sep 22, 2010
Taking out the Model T. Watching Halley’s Comet. Living without electricity. These are some moments that have punctuated the life of Walter Breuning, who turned 114 Tuesday.
The Catch-22 of controlled drug regulations
By
John Kelsey
Sep 21, 2010
Federal and state policies hinder the disposal of unused controlled drugs.
The final salute
By
William R. Losefsky
Sep 07, 2010
The New Hampshire State Veterans Home honors its deceased residents in military fashion.
Vaccination imperative: protecting residents from pneumococcal disease
Sep 01, 2010
It is incumbent upon facility administrators and others in supervisory positions to recognize the severity of pneumococcal disease and give serious thought to providing residents with optimal protection.
Cleaning creatively: out-of-the-box bathing ideas for dementia care
By
Julie Williamson
Sep 01, 2010
Bathing and washing residents with dementia requires flexibility and some out-of-the-box thinking, experts say. Understanding their fears is paramount
Officials detail MDS, RUG transition options for skilled nursing
Aug 27, 2010
Providers get a week to digest options for MDS 3.0 and RUG-IV transitions discussed during a conference call with federal regulators before attending another call in the series. The next call will be from...