Heelift AFO is the newest offering from DM Systems Inc. The product features a semi-rigid polypropylene brace, which is positioned to provide safe ankle and foot support. Its soft foam helps prevents injury...
Ventas to buy real estate interests in 58 Sunrise Senior Living communities
Oct 05, 2010
Real estate investment trust (REIT) Ventas Inc. on Monday said it is acquiring the real estate interests in 58 private senior living communities from Sunrise Senior Living Inc.
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
Back from the brink
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2010
The skilled nursing sector has recovered relatively well from the economic meltdown in 2008. Still, capital is tight and economic soft spots remain
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.
Profile: Christopher Christensen – It’s not business as usual
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2010
Christopher Christensen, President and CEO, The Ensign Group Inc.
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.
McKnight’s Newsmaker Videos: New NIC guide offers introduction to seniors housing sector
Sep 29, 2010
Next month, the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry will release an investment guide that will provide an overview of the seniors housing sector, explains Chuck Harry, research...
Dancing with your stars
By
Bruce VanHorn
Sep 28, 2010
Dancing is a powerful way for older adults to escape physical, mental and emotional challenges, and feel joy. And anyone—even those in wheelchairs—can do it.