Attitudes about food create opportunities for healthcare operators and manufacturers
By
John Bassounas
Mar 16, 2011
The first question, be it in discussion of a retirement community, healthcare facility, or similar location is, “How’s the food?” For the food service operator, that’s the million-dollar...
Music: The language of well-being
By
Rick Soshensky
Jul 06, 2010
Music can have a profound impact on long-term care residents with cognitive impairment. It triggers memories, improves mood and sparks a feeling of of connection with others.
The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act: An unnecessary legislative ‘fix’
By
Andrew Graham
T. Andrew Graham
Apr 06, 2009
The bill that would invalidate pre-admission arbitration agreements, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009, has no real purpose and would only create more problems for the American judicial...
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.