NBC’s The Today Show begins series on nursing home care
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Haymarket Media
Nov 16, 2005
Providers who tuned into The Today Show today may have seen a familiar topic. The morning program aired its first segment in a three-part series on nursing home care in America. At least one major association...
Extendicare looking to expand, CEO says
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Haymarket Media
Nov 16, 2005
After just completing its purchase of Assisted Living Concepts Inc., the CEO of Extendicare Inc., Mel Rhinelander, says the company is ready for new acquisitions.
Canadian firm agrees to buy Skilled Healthcare for $750 million
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Haymarket Media
Nov 16, 2005
Toronto-based Onex. Corp. said this week it plans to acquire Skilled
Healthcare Group, an operator of long-term care facilities in the western United States, for about $750 million.
Researchers: Less than 10% have long-term care insurance
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Haymarket Media
Oct 13, 2005
More than nine out of every 10 Americans over the age of 45 lack long-term care insurance, according to a study.
Study: Drugs lead to 40-year decline in cholesterol levels
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Haymarket Media
Oct 13, 2005
Statin drugs have contributed to the drop in average cholesterol levels among older Americans since the 1960s, according to a new study.
Lifts Feature: Ready for lift-off
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Liza Berger
Oct 12, 2005
New knowledge of lifting injuries is propelling the safe patient- handling market to new offerings, training and accessories
Profile: College homecoming — Susan Allen Burton, President & CEO, ACHCA
By
Julie Williamson
Oct 12, 2005
Susan Allen Burton’s professional life has taken many interesting and unexpected turns. Maybe that’s why she wasn’t entirely surprised to find herself back with the group she says she...
Alliance’s defection big jolt to the AHCA
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James M. Berklan
Oct 12, 2005
For the past five years, the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care represented the American Health Care Association’s largest members.
CDC edict: LTC residents to be first in flu shot line
By
Liza Berger
Oct 12, 2005
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new orders that should keep long-term care facility residents among the first to receive flu vaccinations this year.
Symposium to address therapist shortage
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Haymarket Media
Oct 12, 2005
A national symposium to be held next month will focus on the shortage of therapists and other allied health professionals.