A psychologist’s view of best-practice dementia care
By
Mitchell Gelber, Ed.D, PC
May 09, 2018
I propose medical, nursing and other healthcare professionals consider the following guidelines in providing appropriate care of people who suffer from dementia
A letter to express my gratitude during COVID-19
By
Christy Jordan
Aug 05, 2020
Like most of us in long-term care, Creekwood Place Nursing & Rehab was not expecting COVID-19. But we, like our counterparts throughout the country, are managing it. Creekwood Place Nursing & Rehab is...
Long-term care needs to get creative to deal with coronavirus staffing impact
By
Patrick McCormick
Mar 17, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is undeniably going to have a major impact on U.S. long-term care operators in the coming months. The virus is an unwelcome addition to an already long list of headaches for an...
Quality care goes beyond clinical measures
By
Rita C. Mabli
Apr 01, 2016
Our holistic approach to patient needs is one reason that United Hebrew has built a “Campus of Comprehensive Care” that offers a full range of care for seniors and the elderly
The credit crisis, competition, increased costs: Tough times for long-term care
By
Michael Sandnes
Oct 03, 2008
Nursing homes are in a precarious situation as they face problems ranging from growing competition from investor-owned chains, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement cuts, and now an economic credit crisis....
A senior living perspective on ACOs
By
Nikole Jay
Feb 20, 2015
We recently joined an ACO with the hopes of delivering a collaborative health care model that will bridge the gap between physicians, hospitals and skilled nursing providers to offer high-quality coordinated...
4 considerations for building your emergency preparedness plan
By
Diane Doherty
Jan 09, 2018
From Hurricanes Irma and Harvey to the California wildfires, there has been no shortage of extreme weather around the country.
This too shall pass! PALTC is united
By
Arif Nazir, MD, CMD
Mar 30, 2020
When a crisis hits, besides shedding light on the system gaps, it also highlights the strengths of a community. The stresses of the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) have clearly highlighted the many...
Oak Trace reverses continuum
By
Michelle Hart-Carlson
Nov 07, 2014
Seniors who need extra assistance and move directly to a senior living community’s health center often don’t live independently again. But at Oak Trace, a continuing care retirement community...
Skilled nursing facilities face enforcement challenges in COVID-19 environment
By
Jon Ferry
Aug 12, 2020
Skilled nursing facilities have faced unprecedented challenges since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Individuals with many high-risk characteristics are the typical patients of these facilities....