Bed-rail entrapments still a serious problem
Nursing homes need to act now to remove dangerous bed-rail systems. Here’s why.
Nursing homes need to act now to remove dangerous bed-rail systems. Here’s why.
It’s a great time to be in seniors housing. I know that must sound pretty naive, given that “great” does not exactly evoke the current state of economic affairs. But considering the broader landscape,...
Talk about sending a clear message to the president. In a rare display of unified opposition, Congress overwhelmingly overrode President Bush’s veto of the crucial Medicare bill late Tuesday. The House...
People are capable of doing extraordinary things. Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) proved that this week when he flew—against doctors’ wishes— to the Senate to cast his vote for the Medicare bill. Even...
The presence of young adults in long-term care in a way is helping better prepare facilities for the self-empowered baby boomers. Here are some recommendations for facilities to help improve the care they...
Stop the presses. Some startling poll findings emerged this week: Pet owners favor John McCain over Barack Obama. Gasp! Could it be true? Indeed. Animal proprietors prefer McCain to Obama 42% to 37%, according...