A new kind of rest home: relaxing in the dementia ward
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2010
A new dementia unit at a CCRC in Massachusetts has helped residents feel more relaxed and at home in their surroundings
Nursing homes in 11 states may soon see reduction in transportation rates for portable X-ray suppliers
By
Liza Berger
Jan 05, 2020
Nursing home providers in 11 states and Washington, D.C., may have to send more residents to the hospital to undergo X-rays, if a change from a Medicare Administrative Contractor goes into effect this...
Top-of-the-line living: amenities and comforts for long-term care living
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2010
The only CCRC in Nassau County, New York, has numerous amenities and comfortable public spaces for residents
Housing market fear doesn’t affect long-term care confidence
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2007
While the rest of the housing market is gripped by credit fears, those in long-term care are staying confident.
Community spread triggers growing number of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes: AHCA
By
Liza Berger
Nov 03, 2020
COVID-19 cases are soaring in nursing homes, particularly in the Midwest, thanks to community spread, according to a report released Monday by the American Health Care Association and National Center for...
Wandering Care Feature — Exit strategy
By
Liza Berger
Nov 08, 2006
As providers begin to change their perception of elopement, technology is leading to more resident-centered monitoring.
Pandemic offers upsides for long-term care, industry veteran says
By
Liza Berger
Nov 05, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic, while extremely dangerous and challenging, offers a chance for long-term care and the therapy it offers to prove their worth, one longtime industry executive told McKnight’s Long-Term...
Leadership is like bodybuilding: Stretch muscle ‘beyond capability,’ panelist offers
By
Liza Berger
Aug 03, 2020
Balancing life and career and moving ahead were two main subjects of “Finding the Secret Sauce,” the opening session of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum on Wednesday.
Lifts Feature: Ready for lift-off
By
Liza Berger
Oct 12, 2005
New knowledge of lifting injuries is propelling the safe patient- handling market to new offerings, training and accessories
Professional Development Feature: Back to school
By
Liza Berger
Jul 14, 2005
As more LTC employees discover the benefits of more education, professional development programs are filling the need.
A nursing home CEO, Erwin Cablayan might seem far removed from the days of tests,...