Influenza outbreaks hit long-term care
In the post-acute care industry, providers are reporting record number of outbreaks in skilled nursing and assisted living communities nationwide. Prevention, preparation and outbreak response are necessary...
Changing therapy trends spark launch of new company
It’s no secret health care is changing and that we, as professionals, need to be a part of that change to improve the overall system. Part of this improvement involves helping patients quickly return...
Party delayed, but still as good as Gold(ie)
When postponing a birthday party and a small child is involved, it can be an excruciating delay. But when the celebrant is turning 112 years old, a postponement can be downright risky. Yet postpone is...
Eye contact or Angry Birds?
My wife’s a Realtor. And no, I’m not wondering if you or anyone you know would like to buy or sell a home in Walla Walla, WA. That would be a crass and brazen misuse of this forum. Though if...
Long-term care and IT: Getting ready for the boom
It’s no secret that as baby boomers age and come to depend on coordinated long-term care, providers will be challenged to adapt quickly to meet the needs of a growing population. How does an organization...
Expanding support for families
After my husband’s death in 2004, I thought how wonderful it would have been if there were a refuge in a hospital where caregivers could go to “escape” and recharge themselves — an...
Becoming wide awake about the dangers of sleeping pills
There are some people who are able to fall asleep as their head is hitting the pillow. Then there are the rest of us. And if you don’t think you know any of us, you’re probably wrong.
Mars, Venus and coping with ADL loss
It’s not going to hurt to remind your staff that residents may tend to deal with their declining health differently. And new research illustrates very well how. This knowledge is going to help guide...
Compounding pharmacies: Are your residents safe?
Last year’s tragic and deadly meningitis outbreak left many confused about the differences between compounding pharmacies versus others and what compounded medicine is, as well as the way each are...
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