Book challenges leaders to re-examine the way healthcare works
Aug 22, 2012
The 216-page book is a collection of short essays written by Ian Morrison. The essays tell stories that address the current healthcare environment.
12-week walking program boosts recall memory in seniors: study
By
Alicia Lasek
May 26, 2023
The story recollection abilities of seniors significantly improved as did brain activity after weeks of supervised walking exercise, investigators say.
Editors’ Blog: Nursing home survey system a big story
Aug 18, 2008
AAHSA’s recommendation to re-evaluate the survey and certification process resonated with the long-term care community.
The top long-term care news stories of 2022
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 22, 2022
As the nursing home sector tried to move out of COVID-19’s shadow in 2022, new challenges rushed in. It was a year filled with more, largely unwanted, attention from lawmakers and regulators, and legal...
MemoryWell expands offerings with life story app Trib
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 13, 2020
Digital storytelling platform MemoryWell has added the life story app Trib, bolstering its timeline service with new interactive video and audio capabilities to help families connect across generations....
7 top skilled nursing stories that resonated in 2018
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 21, 2018
Many of the biggest announcements the past 12 months will continue to play out in 2019 and beyond.
Community-centered
By
Brett Bakshis
Jun 01, 2008
From ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ to the streets of New Delhi, a New Jersey facility receives a cultural makeover to become a success story
Editors’ Blog: Not-profit versus for-profit nursing home care
Aug 10, 2009
A recent analysis found that not-for-profit facilities deliver superior care than for-profit ones. But that conclusion doesn’t tell the whole story.
Sun takes can-do spirit to struggling New Orleans
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2008
Cynical journalists can tell you: It’s hard to find pure “feel-good” stories nowadays. Really hard.
Family communication found important for memory care
By
Ashley Carman
Sep 01, 2013
Taking the time to learn a dementia resident’s life story is an essential tool in managing behavior in a memory care unit, an expert said in July.