Informed caregivers can improve quality of life of Alzheimer’s residents
By
Jeff Beaty and Erica Staley
May 11, 2010
A study by Signature HealthCARE found that improving the education of caregivers enhances the well-being of Alzheimer’s residents.
It’s raining chocolate — hallelujah!
By
Gary Tetz
Sep 03, 2020
How fondly I remember the old days, pre-2020, when Googling “long-term care news” yielded different results
Senior Olympics tap into the spirit of winning
By
Angie McAllister
Oct 07, 2016
Each year we bring hundreds of elders together in many states to compete for top medals and trophies in a heartwarming competition.
Lincoln at night is the cure
By
Gary Tetz
Oct 22, 2015
Anyone worried about the macro-challenges perpetually facing long-term care, and the country, should spend some quality time with Mr. Lincoln — preferably at night.
Where are the long-term care professionals?
By
Mary Helen McSweeney
Oct 02, 2013
The number of older adults and adults with disabilities in the United States is rapidly increasing. Individuals looking for rewarding healthcare careers in a competitive job market should be filling all...
HIPAA, electronic health records & the data breach waiting to happen
By
Eugene Solomon
Jul 17, 2013
Many providers don’t realize the general insurance policy they have in place may not cover HIPAA fines or additional costs. In fact, many policies specifically exclude the sorts of fines and expenses...
Pressure ulcer prevention basics
By
James G. Spahn, M.D., FACS
May 13, 2013
What exactly is a pressure ulcer? It is mechanical stress—pressure, shear or friction—that causes ischemic necrosis of at-risk soft tissue. Pressure ulcers were once thought to happen only to those...
Say the right thing
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 12, 2013
When my mother was undergoing treatment for breast cancer around 15 years ago, a good friend of hers would call and start crying.
ManorCare panel: laudable gesture or lip service?
By
Liza Berger
May 13, 2008
Last Friday, I wrote about a new quality committee formed by HCR ManorCare. I immediately received some negative feedback about the company’s move. The Service Employees International Union was quick...
Arbitration agreements are better for long-term care facilities and families
By
Christina Nechiporchik
Feb 11, 2020
After litigation and multiple public comment periods, the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule for arbitration agreements went into effect on Sept. 16, 2019. Long-term care providers should...