Wound care gets most of the attention, but ostomy management is another critical need for long-term care residents that deserves study, improvement
A revolutionary concept
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2020
Boston-based Brighton Marine offers a new model of transitional care for veterans, complete with historical design elements.
Comfort bathing
By
John Andrews
May 02, 2011
The key to granting residents’ personal bathing preferences starts with creating a dignified environment they can enjoy and then adding comfortable elements.
Establishing a ‘Foundation
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2021
The new Rockland Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation center boasts a welcoming courtyard and eco-friendly materials outside and smart design inside.
‘New normal’ for facility design
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2020
WIth COVID-19 hitting long-term care facilities hard, architects are developing new ideas for creating cleaner, safer resident spaces.
Beyond the 3 basics
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2012
Providers must realize that offering an activities menu of bingo, birthdays and Bible is an archaic practice, and clearly out of step with the modern resident
Design Decisions: Visionary improvements
By
John Andrews
Feb 04, 2016
If the top three points of emphasis for real estate are “location, location and location,” The Residence at Cedar Dell certainly meets the criteria. Located in the coastal Massachusetts town...
A lobbying ‘animal’
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2008
Dave Hebert, Legislative director, American Health Care Association
Design: Warm design a ‘Key’ feature
By
John Andrews
Mar 06, 2018
Skilled nursing with a ’boutique’ design style? A new continuing care retirement community believes this approach is long overdue.
Rough waters: rethinking bathing in long-term care
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2008
Bathing often remains a humiliating, even terrifying, experience for residents. Caregivers and vendors are responding