Still in the game: cognitively impaired seniors can benefit greatly from mind exercises
By
Julie Williamson
May 01, 2009
Brain fitness exercises are not just for mentally sharp seniors. They also can aid cognitively impaired older adults—and often deliver unexpected results
Tech team wanted: electronic health records involve change and require practice
By
Julie Williamson
Apr 01, 2009
If you are working to create an electronic health record, there is no room for solo acts. Who should get involved? Anyone in the resident care process
Tasteful twists
By
Julie Williamson
Jan 01, 2009
The layout and design of dining areas in long-term care facilities are key to keeping residents and families coming back for seconds
Lessons learned
By
Julie Williamson
Dec 01, 2008
After an especially virulent flu season last year, providers are planning to be wiser about preventing outbreaks in 2009.
Hitting his stride
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 01, 2008
Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform
Footing the bill
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 01, 2008
Nursing homes increasingly are seeing and treating diabetic foot ulcers. Managing and preventing them are paramount.
A sore subject
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 01, 2008
Wound management and prevention, like a wound itself, is a painful subject for many long-term care providers. It often ranks highest among their resident care-related concerns.
Rethinking resident bathing
By
Julie Williamson
May 01, 2008
It’s one of the hardest tasks for caregivers, but bathing does not have to be a chore if you focus on residents’ needs
Information technology only works if staff is adequately trained
By
Julie Williamson
Apr 01, 2008
Developing a technologically savvy workforce is the secret to a facility’s success when it comes to upgrading systems
Pressure’s on
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2008
Caregivers have been feeling the heat as CMS has started to focus more on wound care prevention in nursing facilities.