Because of a scarcity of land, one Chicago nursing home turns to its roof for garden space. Residents tend to a variety of plants and flowers
Ask the treatment expert
By
Donna Sardina
Sep 01, 2008
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC President, Wound Care Education Institute
Ask the treatment expert
By
Donna Sardina
Aug 01, 2008
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC President, Wound Care Education Institute
Trouble afoot
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2008
Technological innovation has helped wound care progress, but as challenges rise, caregivers must persist, stay sharp
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.
How to do it… Incontinence care
Jul 01, 2008
Incontinence care products and programs require a large portion of a facility’s resources. That makes choosing the right ones vital —and taking the right steps to make choices highly crucial.
Study: Falling like ‘parachutist’ lowers seniors’ hip fracture odds by 70%
Jul 09, 2008
If falling seniors tumble like a landing skydiver-and do it promptly-they can reduce their likelihood of a hip fracture by 70%, University of Michigan researchers say.
New flu injection technique found more effective for elderly
Jun 24, 2008
A flu jab for the elderly may not be the best way to protect against infection. Instead, a shallow injection under the skin appears to be the way to go, according to a newly published study.
Kimberly-Clark sealant recognized
Jun 10, 2008
Kimberly-Clark Health Care announced that its InteguSeal Microbial Sealant has received a 2008 Medical Design Excellence Award. InteguSeal is a microbial barrier designed to reduce the risk of skin flora...
Diabetes gets Golden touch with unique pilot program
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2008
A tidal wave of individuals with diabetes is expected to hit the nation’s nursing homes in the coming years. To prepare for it, one of the country’s largest nursing home chains already has...