I have to admit that my first visit to a nursing home was less than inspiring…
Taking it to the top
By
Brett Bakshis
Sep 01, 2008
Because of a scarcity of land, one Chicago nursing home turns to its roof for garden space. Residents tend to a variety of plants and flowers
Habit forming
Sep 09, 2008
Got Game Entertainment announced that it has begun shipping its MindHabits game to stores across the nation. The product helps users maintain a more positive state of mind while sharpening their cognitive...
Schiavo case showed media’s power to affect end-of-life decisions, report says
Sep 05, 2008
Many factors contribute to the end-of-life decision-making process: the opinions of family and friends, financial considerations, and religion. Now, a recent report based on the Terri Schiavo news story...
Study: Hurricane Katrina claims more elderly victims
Sep 04, 2008
The elderly were most likely to die during Hurricane Katrina, according to a new report, which comes as nursing homes were put to the test during Hurricane Gustav, the worst storm to hit the Gulf Coast...
Hurricane Gustav: Nursing home evacuations run smoothly this time
Sep 03, 2008
In stark contrast to three years ago, when the elderly, and nursing home residents in particular, were especially hard hit by Hurricane Katrina, authorities were reporting smooth evacuation processes took...
Nursing homes prepare for worst with Hurricane Gustav
Aug 29, 2008
Their memories of Hurricanes Katrina and the Rita still vivid, nursing home administrators in the Gulf Coast area are bracing for what could be the first major storm there in three years-Hurricane Gustav.
Tropical storm Fay leaves Florida’s nursing homes largely unscathed
Aug 25, 2008
In the wake of Tropical Storm Fay, nursing homes throughout Florida have been receiving visits from state inspectors, and it appears that facilities have weathered the storm well.
Nursing home aide turns out to be a king
Aug 20, 2008
It’s sometimes amazing to realize how little we know about the people with whom we work. Like the nurse down the hall who is an accomplished jazz pianist. Or that colleague who graduated from culinary...
Editors’ Blog: Nursing home survey system a big story
Aug 18, 2008
AAHSA’s recommendation to re-evaluate the survey and certification process resonated with the long-term care community.