Dress-up days are not just for elementary schools anymore. We look forward to dress-up days on our campus, often wondering who will go all out. They add laughter, playfulness and give us all a reason to...
Physical therapy group praises Congress for thwarting 3.4 percent doc pay cuts
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 13, 2024
The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) this week voiced its support of Congress for stopping a 3.4% cut to physicians’ pay that was included in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule...
Long COVID linked to slower responses on cognitive tests
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 31, 2024
People who had long COVID had a significant lag in how fast they responded on cognitive tests, according to a new report.
Clydesdales bring Christmas cheer and carriage rides to nursing home residents, families
By
Josh Henreckson
Dec 20, 2023
Christmas came early for Garden Gate Nursing Home residents in the form of holiday carriage rides led by two distinguished Clydesdales.
Nursing home residents get schooled in VR trivia tournament
By
Foster Stubbs
Nov 14, 2023
Oftentimes, younger and older generations are pitted against each other in our cultural battlefield. But imagine how effective they could be when they put their heads together. At Allendale Rehabilitation...
Scientists spot how loud noise triggers hearing loss, develop possible treatment
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 13, 2024
Investigators seem to have discovered how loud noise can lead to hearing loss. The team also said the issue could be mitigated with a medication that could one day be available over the counter.
Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders bring the show to adoring nursing home fans
By
Foster Stubbs
Jan 02, 2024
Dubbed “America’s team,” the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys are a source of both deep admiration and deep antipathy across the country. Besides the blue star on their helmet, the most recognizable...
CMS pledges to use ‘full array’ of tools to enforce 2024 Medicare Advantage rules
By
Josh Henreckson
Jan 12, 2024
Despite early fears, long-term care leaders have some reason to be optimistic that changes to Medicare Advantage rules for 2024 will be enforced.
Nursing home mourns ‘amazing’ nurse who was killed after saving patient in road
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 26, 2023
Friends, family and colleagues of a Michigan nursing home nurse who died in the line of duty were still searching for answers Tuesday, two days after she was struck and killed by a car trying to avoid...
Open eyes and open ears to drink in LTC, life
By
Gary Tetz
Nov 03, 2023
With chaos engulfing me, I glide through the airport terminal in my own blissful little world. My earbuds firmly in noise cancellation mode, all I hear are the glorious chords of Rachmaninoff’s Piano...