The inside story on long-term care
One of the popular drumbeats in long-term care is about the importance of “telling our story.” But if you go to look for a literal story, you may find yourself coming up short.
Specializing in diverting primary care
A recent article in “Research Activities Report,” an AHRQ publication, was titled “Primary Care Coordination is More Difficult for Patients Who See Many Specialists.” The study...
The technology awards program is underway!
To celebrate the rise of technological innovation in eldercare, McKnight’s and American HealthTech have teamed up to establish the first annual McKnight’s Excellence In Technology Awards –...
Operate with an eye on quality, not the next survey cycle
The anxiety associated with an impending survey should be offset by the fact that the nursing facility holds the secret to its own success – the knowledge of its customers.
Federal rules will come to assisted living
If you ever want to get an assisted living operator’s blood boiling, ask how the plans for federal oversight are coming along. You’d be better off asking a less insulting question, like how...
The Girl Scout Law, a gem for the ages
I suspect there’s one task that unites us all: ordering, distributing and systematically demolishing a box (or two, or three …) of Girl Scout cookies.
Push to decrease antipsychotics use has only just begun
If you feel like you’ve been reading a lot about antipsychotics lately, you’re not alone.
An insomniac’s dream
Finally, something else to lie awake worrying about. A news story last week cited a study suggesting that sleep quality should improve with age. Great. That’s all I need. More pressure.
When the caregiving glass is half-empty
The prevailing wisdom in healthcare is that a family member’s inability to accept a loved one’s impending death or a dire prognosis relates to miscommunication. A new study turns this on its...
How about senior living, care and programs for MEN?
There is something to be said for creating a senior living environment that is inviting both to female AND male residents, as well as female AND male visitors.
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