Automated reminders can be especially helpful during emergencies, such as Hurricane Sandy.
How to make employee communication meaningful
By
Kelly Hawkins
Oct 12, 2012
Are you using the fall season to your advantage?
My twinkling star
By
Teri Weiman, SSD-AD
Jul 21, 2011
As the social services and activity director in a 92-bed skilled nursing facility, I am fortunate to share in a precious season of residents’ lives. Our experiences with them are so amazing. Truly,...
Computer use boosts brain power for tech-savvy seniors
Mar 30, 2009
Whether it’s checking e-mail, playing games or downloading music, using computer programs appears to keep the aging mind nimble, suggests new research.
A new study has found that the combination of light exercise and specific nutritional supplements could help keep seniors fit for a longer period of time.
Regulators: Provider gift cards to nursing home residents won’t draw fines
Jul 09, 2008
A healthcare system that proposes giving gift cards to residents and other customers it disappoints with poor service is on firm legal ground, federal regulators say.
Ask the nursing expert
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Apr 01, 2008
I have been a director of nursing for a long time now and am feeling exhausted. What can I do to re-energize?
Residents may be eligible for $300 tax rebate
Apr 08, 2008
The federal government may owe nursing home and assisted living residents some extra spending money, thanks to President Bush’s Economic Stimulus Package.
When it comes to Parkinson’s relief, it takes two to tango
Feb 19, 2008
Researchers have found a new physical approach to help patients with Parkinson’s disease improve their mobility and balance: the tango.
Tech toys
Jan 30, 2008
The nation’s top lawmakers are learning more about new monitoring, personal health record and brain fitness technologies for seniors during a special briefing and demonstration today.Senators from...