It’s almost a given that most people love to talk about themselves, and nursing home and memory care patients are no exception. LifeBio products, which include conversation-starting story cards,...
A long-term care success story you have to wonder about
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 18, 2021
I had known Joe for a couple of years before visiting him at home. It was an unfortunate set of circumstances that caused it, but they planted the first seeds for my infatuation with an often unappreciated...
You already know the LTC story to watch this year (and so do they)
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 12, 2018
Look into the crystal balls out there to speculate about the rest of 2018. But remember, too, that examining the past is also a very good way to know the road ahead.
New career path?
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Dec 03, 2013
How many of you will agree with me that we never fully turn off the internal therapist mode when we’re in public, outside of work hours?
New platform targets dementia patients
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2020
Researchers from the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and LifeBio are using artificial intelligence to connect with and improve care for older adults. The National Institute on Aging awarded the organizations...
Editors’ Blog: Animated film ‘Up’ shows adventure of aging
Jul 24, 2009
Growing older doesn’t have to mean holing up in the house and settling into your favorite chair. There can be plenty of discoveries still in store, as the movie “Up” shows.
Culinarians mix it up in Chef Challenge at AAHSA show
Oct 16, 2008
Four food-service teams competed in the first-ever Chef Challenge at the 2008 conference of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. See video and story for more.
Alleged $250 million overbilling charges in hospices disputed , experts say
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 07, 2016
A recent HHS Office of Inspector General report calling out hospices for billing $250 million inappropriately in 2012 doesn’t tell the whole story, an attorney said this week.
At last, a wisp of hope
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 01, 2020
Gather around, dearly beloved long-term care people. Let’s have a little talk. I’m looking at all of you, in every facility role — the whole heroic and beautiful group. We’ll meet in the parking...
Angels against abuse
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Nov 05, 2016
Search any news website for the phrase “nursing home” and your quest could return some less-than-stellar stories alleging elder abuse or neglect.