The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society™ has launched its first app, called the Evidence-Based Wound Care Guidelines and Fecal Ostomy Best Practice app. It is designed to provide up-to-date recommendations...
ISL chosen to manage Regency Palms
May 06, 2014
Integral Senior Living has been chosen by Global Premier Regency Palm LP to manage the new community Regency Palms, which is scheduled to begin renovations in the next few months.
McKnight’s Tech Awards here again to honor you
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2014
Hidden gems are often the best kind. They surprise us and keep us hopeful and optimistic for the future. This is how I feel about McKnight’s Technology Awards, the third annual version of which is...
Feds seek tornado shelters for residents
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2014
The deadly tornado that destroyed a Missouri nursing home three years ago showed that long-term care facilities need to have specially designed shelter areas, says a recently released government report.
Adapted for all
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 01, 2014
Senior living spaces are sprouting up with accommodations for residents with a vast array of physical, developmental and other needs to make them comfortable
McKnight’s honored for best healthcare news for fifth straight year
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2014
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News is being honored for having the best news coverage among healthcare publications for a record fifth straight year. In all, the McKnight’s editorial team earned...
Accessory for swimming approved for cochlear implants
Apr 22, 2014
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Aqua+ accessory, a waterproof, behind-the-ear product for cochlear implant recipients. The accessory allows Cochlear™ Nucleus® 5 and Nucleus 6 Implant...
Government would pay seniors to create advanced directives under Senate bill
By
Tim Mullaney
Apr 16, 2014
Medicare beneficiaries would be paid to create advance directives and store them in an easy-access system if a recently proposed Senate bill were to become law.
Berkadia secures nearly $44 million in SNF financing
Apr 15, 2014
Two skilled nursing facilities in New York received $43.9 million in financing through Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC, the company announced.
New blood glucose meter arrives
Apr 08, 2014
Omnis Health has announced the launch of the new EmbracePro™, a blood glucose meter for medical professionals.