Five LTC commissioners issue full alternative report
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 24, 2013
Five members of the Congressional Commission on Long-Term Care have released a full report, providing an alternative to the commission report released last week. The five commissioners split with nine...
Long-term care is becoming primarily about dementia, report states
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 20, 2013
The number of people with long-term care needs is set to triple by 2050, and dementia care will be increasingly at the forefront for providers, according to a new report from Alzheimer’s Disease...
Bill would increase dental services in nursing homes
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 20, 2013
A bill introduced in both houses of Congress seeks to expand Medicare coverage for dental services and provide more oral care in long-term care facilities.
LTC commissioners air differences while issuing full report to Congress
Sep 18, 2013
The Commission on Long-Term Care has issued its full report to Congress, fleshing out recommendations that it released last week addressing LTC service delivery, workforce issues and financing systems.
Laundrylux introduces ‘pay-as-you-use’ system
Sep 18, 2013
PLUS, a new “pay-as-you-use” system from Laundrylux, was introduced at Clean 2013 in New Orleans.
Thyroid diagnostic reader for smartphones debuts
Sep 18, 2013
ThyroMetrix USA, a clinical thyroid testing company, has partnered with Holomic LLC to create the Holomic Rapid Diagnostic Reader for smartphones, the companies announced.
LTC Commission wins praise for recommendations, but some members say the group failed to complete mission
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 16, 2013
Long-term care advocates have praised a set of recommendations issued by the Congressional Commission on Long-Term Care, but some commissioners broke ranks, saying the panel did not fulfill its mandate.
Focus on physician groups, managed care to prepare for the future, say long-term care experts
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 11, 2013
Skilled nursing providers should build partnerships with physician groups and hospitals but need to make sure to stay abreast of legal and regulatory frameworks, according to experts who spoke at McKnight’s...
Clevermind makes app available
Sep 11, 2013
Clevermind, LLC has launched a new iPad® app called clevermind™, which is designed to help those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Renovating for rehab
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 01, 2013
A renovated facility is now in harmony with its surroundings, offering residents tranquility and motivation during their rehabilitation.