Too much handwashing may raise seniors’ COVID-19 risk
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 01, 2020
Handwashing has been touted as one of the most effective techniques for preventing the spread of the coronavirus. But the story is different for older adults.
New platform targets dementia patients
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2020
Researchers from the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and LifeBio are using artificial intelligence to connect with and improve care for older adults. The National Institute on Aging awarded the organizations...
At last, a wisp of hope
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 01, 2020
Gather around, dearly beloved long-term care people. Let’s have a little talk. I’m looking at all of you, in every facility role — the whole heroic and beautiful group. We’ll meet in the parking...
McKnight’s Flash Survey: Providers’ biggest struggles: missing workers, lack of PPE
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2020
An expanding coronavirus pandemic continued to devastate the long-term care sector on numerous fronts throughout the end of March and April, even before stories of massive numbers of deaths in facilities...
‘Pretty amazing’ story in 2021 nursing home salaries, as pandemic accelerates pay gains
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2021
In labor-challenged market, salary experts say there are few bargains to be had.
Ask the legal expert: How do you suggest we handle powers of attorney executed by our residents?
By
John Durso
Sep 01, 2021
How do you suggest we handle powers of attorney executed by our residents? Who should gather the powers of attorney and where should they be stored? How should we follow them to avoid liability?
Having My Say | When it feels like content is king, bring in the ‘X’
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2022
Given the chance to question a Washington correspondent for a major broadcast news organization recently, long-term care leaders didn’t drill down on budget reconciliations, Medicare coverage or healthcare...
Having My Say | Let’s put a new spin on this tired ol’ staffing story
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 01, 2022
As the skilled nursing sector has shed hundreds of thousands of jobs over the last two years, we’ve had plenty of professionals try to explain why providers can’t get staff to stay.
Reader Poll: “What is the best ‘non-standard’ benefit or perk at your job?”
Mar 02, 2020
“What is the best ‘non-standard’ benefit or perk at your job?”
Use of advanced wound care products continues upswing
By
Liza Berger
Jan 05, 2020
The global wound care market is growing at a compound annual growth rate of over 5% during the forecast period 2019–2024, according to a report released by Research and Markets, which touts itself as...