Students design ‘dream’ bedroom for resident in AAHSA competition
Oct 16, 2008
Two teams of interior design students from Drexel University’s Antoinette Westphal College of Media, Arts & Design competed to create a “dream” room for a skilled nursing resident. The...
Long-term care risks extended negative image without more COVID data from operators: exec
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 16, 2020
Seniors housing and care providers across a wider spectrum must start submitting data to increase transparency about the effects of coronavirus infections, says NIC CEO Brian Jurutka.
Administrators looking for a joint resolution
Nov 16, 2010
One formerly illegal product is being seen more often in nursing homes: medical marijuana. Older boomers are increasingly using cannabis for pain, dementia and other conditions. While a growing number...
App for care managers
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 27, 2019
Casenet® LLC has announced the launch of TruCare Mobile, a native iOS app for the iPad that provides online and offline access to TruCare, Casenet’s population health platform. The goal is to help those...
Book focuses on nurses overcoming adversity
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 04, 2018
A new book focuses on how nurses can be inspired to overcome adversity.
TV documentary tackles long-term care culture change
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 21, 2006
A documentary set to air tonight on public television addresses a nursing home director’s mission to transform his facility into an individualized home environment.
Dominion plans for $5.3 million construction
May 26, 2015
Construction on the newest community of Dominion Senior Living will begin soon in Bristol, TN.
Lawmakers demand ‘secret’ nursing home rankings see daylight
By
Marty Stempniak
Jun 21, 2018
Following a bombshell report released earlier this week, federal lawmakers are demanding that the Department of Veterans Affairs release once-hidden information about care quality at its nursing homes.
Iowa transgender stroke patient finds nursing home — after $140,000 in costs
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 16, 2016
After four months, a 52-year-old transgender stroke victim has been admitted to a nursing home in Iowa. But it cost a hospital $142,000, according to local reports.
Lancaster Pollard announces deals
Aug 18, 2015
Lancaster Pollard recently helped The Lutheran Care Network refinance a New York facility with a $12.3 million loan. The loan was insured by the FHA Sec. 232/223(f) program.