The layout and design of dining areas in long-term care facilities are key to keeping residents and families coming back for seconds
PolyMem Wic Silver Rope to help treat tunneling wounds
Jan 20, 2009
Some of the greatest obstacles clinicians face with tunneling wounds are the limited dressing options available for managing them. In February, Ferris Manufacturing Corporation plans to introduce its PolyMem...
Study to examine whether tech tool aids independence
Jan 13, 2009
Quinnipiac University researchers will attempt to determine whether seniors monitored by Healthsense Inc.’s wireless sensor technology can help seniors stay independent longer. The study will be...
WoundMatrix now Aceos
Dec 19, 2008
WoundMatrix Inc., a provider of digital wound care measurement and outcome tracking software, has launched a new corporate brand and Web site. The company changed its name to Aceos Inc. – a name...
Curious by nature
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2008
Dr. Neil Kurtz President, CEO Golden Living
Lessons learned
By
Julie Williamson
Dec 01, 2008
After an especially virulent flu season last year, providers are planning to be wiser about preventing outbreaks in 2009.
KCI scores with new launch
Dec 16, 2008
Kinetic Concepts Inc. has announced the launch of a new VAC Simplace Dressing. The new kit contains spiral shaped dressing that is pre-scored, making it easier to place on the wound site.
New England nursing homes well-equipped for ice storm
Dec 16, 2008
More than four days after a massive ice storm devastated much of the Northeast, nursing homes have emerged from the disaster relatively unscathed.
It’s time to let ‘geezers’ go
By
Liza Berger
Dec 12, 2008
So, I met this crotchety old man the other day. What an old fart! Not such nice words to describe the older gentleman, right? A new book on ageism in the media agrees. “Media Takes: On Aging,” recently...
2009 Ceiling Lifts Purchasing Report
Dec 12, 2008
This report is sponsored by Arjo Inc. To see more, go to www.arjo.com.