Antisocial behavior best predictor of abuse among residents with criminal history, analysis says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 23, 2014
Many residents with criminal histories can smoothly transition to life in a nursing home, but a small subset of those with previous antisocial behavior can pose a danger, a new analysis says.
Device-free fall detection system may benefit seniors
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2013
A new fall detection system may be part of an “aging-in-place” solution for seniors.
Residents sue SNF over staffing, safety
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2012
Five residents of a for-profit California skilled nursing facility sued a Mariner Health Care Inc. facility in June, alleging inadequate staffing and an unsafe environment.
Gay workers can fight for LTC insurance
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 01, 2012
Same-sex partners who want to participate in a state long-term care program can move forward with a federal lawsuit, a federal judge has said.
Genesis-Aetna alliance may preview ACO deals to come
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2011
A partnership between Genesis HealthCare and insurance giant Aetna is expected to drive down hospital readmission rates, provide better patient care and save both companies money.
New healthcare guide highlights teaching aids
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 24, 2019
A 2019-2020 healthcare product guide is now available from Nasco Healthcare.
Senior living sector enjoying better credit ratings, access
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2012
Halfway through 2012, senior living providers are having a better time securing credit in order to expand and are seeing better credit rankings.
New call product aimed at smaller SNFs
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 05, 2017
RCare has debuted a wireless call solution, titled the BCube Nurse Call Platform, specifically geared toward small skilled nursing and assisted living communities.
MatrixCare and Microsoft launch cloud-based system
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 05, 2017
MatrixCare has launched a cloud-based EMR aggregation and care coordination system spanning the healthcare continuum in partnership with Microsoft.
LGBT fear treatment in long-term care
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 02, 2011
A majority of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults believe that staff at long-term care facilities would discriminate against them, according to a new report.