Dynarex has introduced brand enemas for relief of occasional constipation. The company offers saline solution and mineral oil products, and a mineral oil enema product is expected to launch soon.
No wish is too big
By
Jan 04, 2016
You could call Kara Ball the fairy godmother of Cambridge Place Skilled Nursing Facility in Lexington, KY.
Big data headaches
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2014
A tsunami of information has skilled nursing facilities searching for ways to shore up against the deluge that could wash over the long-term care industry
The gift of gallows humor
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 11, 2012
Comedienne Tig Notaro — from what I’ve been able to glean in my relatively brief history as a fan of her comedy — does not appear to have any connection with the long-term care industry. But...
Making a big difference
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2012
About a decade ago, Monster.com unveiled a brilliant ad campaign. The spots were black and white vignettes in which children talked about their aspirations. But these kids were already jaded.
If pigs could fly
By
Gary Tetz
Apr 06, 2017
Forget all the bad news of late. It doesn’t matter. Not now that pig bladder has been found to hold healing promise for diabetic foot ulcers.
ACOs and the big squeeze
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 23, 2016
Try as the researchers and regulars might, there’s still head-scratching going on about accountable care organizations. While the future of value-based purchasing seems secure, what ACOs will look...
Second aging revolution summit to include big names, big ideas
Sep 09, 2008
The Wesley Enhanced Living Foundation will host “The Aging Revolution II,” a conference devoted to aging issues, on September 25 in Philadelphia.
Ask the care residents: Do you have any recommendations for residents with dry skin?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Mar 01, 2022
Q: I have a resident with exceptionally dry skin. We’ve tried everything and can’t get it smooth. Do you have any recommendations?
Florida’s ‘free kill law’ fails the optics test
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 11, 2023
A state tort reform effort that already stood to make nursing homes look pretty callous toward residents’ families got even uglier this week.