Today’s the day! Nominate a Woman of Distinction for a reduced rate
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 18, 2019
Today is the final day to nominate a female leader for the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards at a reduced rate.
2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction nominations now open
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 10, 2019
Nominations are now being accepted for the second annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program, sponsored by PointClickCare and PharMerica.
Dementia risk triples for those who cannot read
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 15, 2019
People who learn to read and write may have lifelong cognitive advantages over people who never learn these skills, a new study has found.
Janice Hamilton-Crawford named president, CEO of Trinity Health Senior Communities
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 27, 2022
Trinity Health announced May 24 that it had named Janice Hamilton-Crawford president and CEO of Trinity Health Senior Communities, effective June 6.
Ask the Nursing Expert
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Amy Stewart
Feb 01, 2022
What should a director of nursing look for to recognize drug diversion in a timely way?
Ask the nursing expert: How can the medication administration nurse safely identify residents who do...
By
Amy Stewart
Jun 01, 2020
How can the medication administration nurse safely identify residents who do not wear name bands, and why is this practice more common in long-term care?
Caremerge teams up with Spiro100 to help older adults stay active and well during COVID-19 era
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 07, 2020
Senior wellness video streaming service Spiro100 is providing in-room activities to Caremerge, an EHR and engagement platform in use at more than 460 communities. The collaboration brings safe, physical...
As negative thoughts accumulate, so might Alzheimer’s risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 08, 2020
Repetitive negative thinking is linked to cognitive decline and brain deposits seen in early Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found.
Naughty or nice, residents vow to make 2018 worth living
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 17, 2018
A fresh year means reason to celebrate for residents of the Los Angeles Jewish Home.
Ask the care expert: describing a resident’s cognitive symptoms to a physician