My love of specific types of Christmas music is one of the reasons I was thrilled to see a new case study once again showing the positive impact of personalized music playlists for residents in long-term...
Sleep apnea raises odds for hospitalization, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 04, 2024
People aged 50 and older with obstructive sleep apnea have a 21% higher risk of any health service (including hospitalization) compared to those without the breathing disorder, according to a study presented...
Making the case for universal, on-demand testing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities
By
Tina Sandri
Apr 24, 2020
Nursing homes are cruise ships on land; they have conditions that create the Perfect Storm. Physically, even with communal dining and group activities cancelled, often residents are in shared bedrooms...
Glen Campbell Alzheimer’s documentary brings out the stars — caregivers and celebrities alike
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 22, 2014
As readers of this blog may recall, my expectations for the special screening of the new documentary about music superstar Glen Campbell’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease were high. Sunday...
American Stroke Association, Feb. 9-11
Feb 22, 2022
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference
Rolling the DICE on dementia care
By
Martie Moore
Jun 07, 2024
The Mother loved flowers, gardening and butterflies. She was a master shopper and enjoyed the hunt for a good sale. The first incident occurred in a butterfly exhibit. Butterflies were flying around them,...
A sweep of genius in long-term care procurement
By
James M. Berklan
May 09, 2012
Just say “cheese” was my first reaction when I saw the notice.
A SNF-hospital marriage that appears likely to last
By
John O'Connor
Jan 30, 2015
Partnerships linking skilled care operators and hospitals have been touted as all but inevitable. Yet good examples are few and far between. It turns out Dallas might be a pretty good place to look for...
Qureshi named administrator of Illinois seniors facility
Mar 20, 2018
The Spring Health Care Center at Monarch Landing has recently named Ambreen Qureshi as its new administrator.
VP’s alleged amorous advances make CareOne target of lawsuit
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 19, 2023
A large New Jersey-based skilled nursing operator is being accused of retaliation and fostering a hostile work environment by a former executive who claims she was fired after complaining about sexual...