House bill hopes to determine if there really is an app for that
Oct 10, 2012
Providers can now download thousands of mobile health applications. These apps allow users to examine issues ranging from glucose levels to resident movement. But it’s not always easy to tell which...
GAO: FDA leaves seniors out of drug trials
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Haymarket Media
Nov 01, 2007
Drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration may not necessarily be safe and effective for seniors, a new report published this week from the Government Accountability Office said. The reason is...
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Aug 20, 2014
New cosponsors sign on to Medicare Residential Care Coordination Act … Cognitive declines do not always worsen quality of life for Alzheimer’s patients, study finds … C. diff discovery...
Change initiatives involve people
By
Jonathan Gilbert
Jan 20, 2009
President Barack Obama is entering the Oval Office on the platform of change. Change is a desirable, if not always easy, state for organizations of all sizes. It means growth. And it can also mean anxiety...
How to do it… Transportation
Apr 01, 2013
Whether made out of necessity or desire, decisions to upgrade your facility’s vehicles can and should be shaped by a variety of factors. While ensuring the safety of your residents always is paramount,...
Shock ’em with action
By
Gary Tetz
Mar 01, 2014
On a scale of A to 17, with one being “Always” and red being “Parsnips,” how would you rate your experience with customer satisfaction surveys? I’m sure most of you use them,...
‘Resident for a Day’ program delivers insights, recommendations for LTC leaders
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Nov 13, 2017
A program that placed administrators-in-training into the shoes of nursing home residents helped promote person-centered care, new research finds.
Ask the nursing expert
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Mar 01, 2008
As a DON, I oversee more than just the nursing department. I am responsible for most areas of the interdisciplinary team. Any ideas on how to manage this team efficiently?
Effectively screen those residents
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Feb 09, 2012
It’s not much of a surprise that many therapists are excellent at everything in their job — except screening.
A few words about this guy called Larry Minnix
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 02, 2015
With the pending retirement of Larry Minnix as president and CEO of LeadingAge, I don’t know whether to praise him or be fearful. I’ve always told him that he’s such a good writer, he...