“Trudy’s here!” exclaimed the resident I’d been speaking with, excusing herself for a moment to exchange a few dollars for a bottle of lotion. “She buys me the things I can’t...
Addition by subtraction: Do the math of Alzheimer’s
By
Stuart Greenbaum
Mar 28, 2016
Addition by subtraction is a curious phenomenon. It occurs in politics — for a timely example — when a reduced field of candidates helps voters and media focus more attention on those who remain. Alzheimer’s...
Adult Day Services: A hidden gem
By
Matthew Gallardo
Mar 25, 2016
Being a caregiver is a selfless and rewarding act, yet it can be very daunting as well. Many times the best care comes from a recharged and supported caregiver who has formed an expanded care network....
Adding value through aquatic therapy
By
Bob Bowles and Diana Perez, DPT
Mar 23, 2016
It wasn’t an insignificant investment, but our pool turned out to be one of the unique selling points that we feel has turned us into a marketplace leader.
Consultant pharmacists can improve the health of seniors
By
Frank L. Grosso, RPh
Mar 11, 2016
Experienced senior care and consultant pharmacists, who specialize in caring for the medication needs of older adults, will have more opportunities than ever before to provide care in a wide variety of...
Rising tide of medical cannabis
Mar 09, 2016
While there is some concern about potential abuse of medical cannabis, it is overshadowed by its potential benefits.
What is missing from Five Star?
By
Ilene Warner-Maron, Ph.D., RN-BC, NHA
Mar 07, 2016
The rating system has gone through additional changes recently with the addition of psychotropic medications for short and long-stay admissions as an additional quality indicator.
Healthcare pushed aside in 2016 race
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 04, 2016
Lady Healthcare and her child, the Affordable Care Act, were once the bon vivant of public discourse. But they are of little interest today, giving way to the economy, jobs, foreign policy, immigration...
LTC’s smart choice for president
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 02, 2016
The nation should have a better idea soon as to who will be slinging mud at one another this fall for the top office in the nation. One way or another, it’s not looking good for long-term care interests....
A policy framework for long-term care
By
Bruce Chernof, M.D.
Feb 29, 2016
There’s also recognition that no one can hold out for a new, large entitlement program to fix this problem since the necessary bipartisan support for passage does not exist.