Two good prescriptions for long-term care pharmacies
By
Liza Berger
Oct 08, 2010
Long-term care pharmacies have generated some hot news lately.
Stories of possible theft and a new high-profile figurehead headline this week’s news
By
Liza Berger
Sep 17, 2010
What a week in long-term care, eh? A chapter leader accused of corruption and a governor tapped to be the head of a nursing home organization? Can’t ask for more interesting news than that.
If Ivy Bean can master Twitter, so can we
By
Liza Berger
Aug 03, 2010
Did anyone else get a kick out of last week’s story about Ivy Bean, the Twitter user who died at the age of 104?
Who knew? Repeal of RUG-IV delay in bill one day and out the next
By
Liza Berger
Jul 26, 2010
When crafting legislation, horse trades are a well-established part of the ritual. What’s unfortunate is that many people who have a stake in these deals don’t know about them.
Alzheimer’s conference offers research surprises
By
Liza Berger
Jul 15, 2010
I always look forward to the research that emerges from the annual international Alzheimer’s conference. This year, the meeting has not disappointed.
Drink your fruits and vegetables
By
Liza Berger
Jun 18, 2010
Everyone likes a juicy story. That became apparent recently after we ran an item about the beneficial effects of apple juice on people with Alzheimer’s.
Therapy policies in need of rehab
By
Liza Berger
Apr 08, 2010
Therapy reimbursement has to be one of the more complicated subjects in long-term care. I have a hard time understanding all the ins and outs of it myself.
Erickson, Sunrise suffer tragic fates
By
Liza Berger
Apr 05, 2010
Most people are familiar with the Greek myth of Icarus, who, enthralled with flying, ventured too close to the sun. It’s a homily that helps to explain the fate of many companies, including two in...
Illinois nursing home settlement could have major impact
By
Liza Berger
Mar 19, 2010
A recent legal settlement regarding mentally ill nursing home residents in Illinois has the potential to transform the state’s long-term system. It also likely will have a ripple effect on the field...
The healthcare reform roller coaster
By
Liza Berger
Mar 16, 2010
This week and next will largely determine the fate of healthcare reform. Of course, we in the media have been offering variations on that theme a lot during the past year.