Navigating the brain fitness landscape: do’s and don’ts
By
Alvaro Fernandez
Oct 21, 2008
Choosing the right cognitive fitness product or program for senior living residents is harder than it sounds. But understanding their needs, identifying your objectives and considering the total cost of...
Move toward certifying electronic health records must include long-term care
By
John Derr
Oct 21, 2009
Long-term care must have have certified electronic health records to keep pace with the rest of the healthcare industry.
Difficult transitions: Coping with a loved one’s move to a nursing home can be anguish-ridden
By
Dr. Jules Rosen
Mar 04, 2009
Family members frequently experience high anxiety and stress when their loved ones move into long-term care facilities. As a result, nursing homes should take a more active role in promoting family education.
A new age for long-term care pharmacies
By
Jason Spears
Oct 04, 2010
“Seven-day-or-less” dispensing requirements have resulted in new long-term care medication distribution models.
Bed-rail entrapments still a serious problem
By
William A. Hyman
Jul 24, 2008
Nursing homes need to act now to remove dangerous bed-rail systems. Here’s why.