Four tips on making smarter purchasing decisions
Rising drug costs and declining reimbursements significantly impact profits, and long-term care pharmacies today have to do more with less.
Falls can cost more than an arm and a leg
Long-term care operators have many good reasons to keep resident falls to an absolute minimum. Yet it’s amazing how blasé we’ve become about the damage that falls inflict.
Warner starts as DON at Covenant Village of Florida
Sandra S. Warner, RN, has been named director of nursing for the Care Center at Covenant Village of Florida, a faith-based, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community administered by Covenant...
Rio named EVP at LaSalle Group
Christopher Rio has been named Executive Vice President — Management at the LaSalle Group. In this capacity, he will lead the company’s management division, Constant Care Family Management.
The White House Conference on Aging: Why it should matter to you
If you, like me, completely missed the 2005 White House Conference on Aging (or if you weren’t in the field at the time), it’s fair to ask just what the heck it and does. And what it means...
Magic wafers may keep residents healthy
Most people have some quirky food issue, whether it’s gagging at the smell of fish or a hatred of condiments. I’ll confess mine: I detest raw apples. Apple cider, applesauce, apple pie —...
Martin promoted at Jewish Home Lifecare
Melissa L. Martin, M.D., is the new medical director for the Jewish Home Lifecare Manhattan Division. She will oversee care for more than 500 rehabilitation and nursing home patients.
Feeling cynical? Find a veteran
Feeling a little cynical about life or country? Spend a day with a few World War II veterans on the National Mall. I guarantee a complete recovery, or your money back.
Greenspring selects Sutton
Pamela Sutton is the new Director of Resident Life at Greenspring, an Erickson Living retirement community in Springfield, VA.
Fall into flu and norovirus prevention
While many long-term care residents may be welcoming in the fall season by enjoying the cooler weather, changing leaves and apple cider, fall is also the time for long-term care facility managers and professionals...
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