Common medical devices ripe for cyberattack, LTC prone to security breaches
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 20, 2022
The healthcare sector is increasingly at risk of cyber crime due to unpatched medical devices with outdated software or inadequate security features, experts say.
For long-term care, the storm before the calm
By
John O'Connor
Sep 16, 2022
It wasn’t all doom-and-gloom when a financial futurist weighed in last week at NIC’s Fall Convention. More like a rude awakening.
In ‘scavenger hunt’ economy, providers will need to seize right opportunities
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 16, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC — Whether they think the US is in a recession or not, providers must prepare for “sticky inflation,” rising interest rates and layoffs that may hurt the overall economy without shaking...
Deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak at nursing home puts disease back in spotlight
By
Joe Bush
Sep 16, 2022
Four deaths this summer at a Manhattan nursing home have put Legionnaire’s disease in the spotlight again.
Aquatic Therapy: Understanding use and benefits
By
Renee Kinder
Sep 15, 2022
One of my grandfather’s favorite stories to tell about my stubborn childhood antics revolves around the first summer they opened their pool. Spoiler alert, I couldn’t swim. I somehow, however, managed...
On working the weekend shift and getting ‘Nickel and Dimed’
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 13, 2022
Author Barbara Ehrenreich was a champion of the working class, for a time living paycheck-to-paycheck within it, and later, a fierce advocate for seniors and the idea of aging with dignity. She was also...
Where will you walk with friendship?
By
Herb Hildebrandt, Ph.D, Hl.D.
Sep 12, 2022
Seniors have walked many miles. Tasted many foods, heard many stories, spoke many words, saw many happenings and hugged many friends. Which on that list remains at the top? Has the thief of time stolen...
Dementia and LEGO Serious Play for improved engagement
By
Loretta Veney
Sep 12, 2022
I’ve loved LEGO bricks since receiving my first box from my mom when I was just five years old. Many of you have likely played with the bricks with your own kids or grandkids at least once in your lives....
Nexus, industry’s top planners offer ‘better’ way to facilitate long-term care services via hub...
By
Joe Bush
Sep 09, 2022
Top aging care experts on Thursday floated a vision of regional centers of experts affordably advising seniors and their families on where to continue their healthcare upon discharge from a hospital.
Yin and Yang. Tit for tat. Whatever you call it, nursing homes swing in the balance
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 06, 2022
I was reminded already during this short work week of just how tit-for-tat the nursing home sector can feel.