The latest research raises the question of whether nursing homes should take charge of hospice care and not rely on outside contractors.
Innovative marketing for the eldercare industry a growing necessity
By
Nina Dunn
Apr 19, 2011
To harness the potential of the burgeoning eldercare market, companies will need to move away from their traditional communications tactics and enter the new age of marketing. I am not necessarily talking...
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.
Conventional wisdom
By
Gary Tetz
Oct 05, 2015
It’s long-term care convention season again. You can feel it in the air. Strange, troublesome urges start to take over.
It’s not a bad habit: What’s your coffee IQ?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 13, 2011
So it’s 4 a.m. and I’m still up finishing a project and jonesing for a cup of my favorite brand of coffee, NuJava. Yes, I am a coffee snob, because I like my coffee like I like my men …...
Electronic health records: Clearing up confusion about federal implementation deadline
By
Majd Alwan
May 11, 2012
There is no federal mandate for nursing homes, home health programs or residential living facilities to implement electronic health records (EHR). Hence, the upcoming federal deadline for EHR implementation...
The boomers are coming! The boomers are coming!
By
Chip Zimmer
Jan 13, 2009
A tidal wave of older adults is about to hit long-term care–and these seniors are not about to sit idly in rocking chairs.
Satisfaction slipping among long-term care residents, but rising among employees during recession
By
Lisa Scott Lehman
May 26, 2009
It may come as a surprise, but employee satisfaction in long-term care actually has increased over the last year, even as economic conditions have worsened.
Every day is an opportunity to forge relationships
By
Chad Elberson
Feb 08, 2010
Strong relationships are the backbone of the culture change movement.
Specialized wellness programs beneficial for seniors
By
Khadi Madama
Dec 14, 2010
Wellness programs can help to unlock creativity and promote overall well-being in older adults.