Top therapy reimbursement for everyone: here’s how
If the Ultra High is the highest level of allowable treatment we may seek, it’s our professional obligation to clinically provide these levels of service to every patient.
Pave the way for all
Eye-opening is the only way to describe results of a new study by Brown University researchers into eldercare usage patterns. In brief, they found that minority residents have been entering nursing homes...
Honor thy mother and father
My Mom’s biggest fear is that she will get Alzheimer’s disease and become a burden to me. If Mom would ever realize that fear, I would do everything to ensure that I honored her. I know what...
Preparing future long-term care leaders: Perspectives change after becoming residents
The past 24 hours have been surreal for the new 21-year old nursing home resident. She has signed reams of forms. She has become overwhelmed with questions and left trying to understand and remember everything...
When to hope for a naked intruder
I’ve already written about it being a blessing and a curse to work in long-term care because we know so much about aging and what happens to our bodies as we age. And because I know what is happening,...
He’s seen the light on name change
When the news release opened up on my computer screen, I had come to the realization: I’ve converted.
Will music improve MDS 3.0 scores?
Using iPods to reconnect long-term care residents with their favorite music is a simple intervention with great upside potential and no side effects. They’re an inexpensive tool that can have a positive...
Try it: ‘I don’t know’
Let’s face it: Often there isn’t any solid evidence as to why a resident is on a medication. Many times, they came from the previous location on a bucket load of medications and they stay on...
Care transitions becoming more crucial
It seems the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Boston ought to be getting a lot more attention from its peers. The center has successfully implemented a multi-pronged approach to lower rehospitalizations.
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