There’s nothing quite like a new calendar to get media types acting like story forecasters. What might be more helpful is a brief list of things that won’t be taking place.
Editors’ Blog: The dilemma of the short-stay resident
Aug 12, 2008
The Wall Street Journal’s story about long-term care resident evictions begs an important question: Nursing homes are benefiting from serving short-stay residents–but at whose expense?
How to reduce risk of UTIs, cognitive dysfunction
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 17, 2023
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) have been linked to dementia and delirium. The more aware people are about symptoms, the more they may be able to prevent these infections, according to a story out Thursday...
New certification for pulse oximeter
Jan 11, 2011
Nonin Medical’s Onyx II 9560 pulse oximeter has received Microsoft HealthVault certification, the firm announced. This designation means users’ vital signs can be uploaded, stored, and shared...
Ensign, Cascadia and Sun Mar execs: Employee-led companies positioned to maximize opportunities
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 19, 2024
Giving employees more of a role in leading their companies — and acting on both their bright ideas and their criticisms — will help shepherd quality skilled nursing providers as the sector rapidly...
Post-acute falls a top source for hospital readmissions, researchers find
By
John O'Connor
May 30, 2019
Post-discharge fall-related injury is a leading readmission diagnosis for seniors, a new study finds.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, May 31
By
John O'Connor
May 30, 2019
Virus ‘identity change’ might affect Alzheimer’s development … Rapamycin may be repurposed to fight aging … House seeks drug price relief for seniors
Berkadia arranges loan
Mar 19, 2014
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage announced it had arranged a $49.3 million loan through Fannie Mae for a senior living community in Horsham, PA.
60 Seconds with … Judith A. Stein, JD
Aug 06, 2016
What are some of the challenges involving seniors and outpatient observation stays in hospitals?… with Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Executive Director, Judith A. Stein, JD
Status Solutions wins ALFA award
May 27, 2014
Status Solutions won an Assisted Living Federation of American Best of the Best Award last week for its SARA eMessenger Mobile.