Women of Distinction early entry deadline arrives Wednesday
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 13, 2019
Entry gathering for the 2nd Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program is in full swing, but interested individuals should be aware the early bird period will end at midnight Wednesday (Dec....
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, December 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 11, 2019
Inappropriate antibiotics given to 22% of seniors … Use of pain, sleep meds increases frailty risk in the elderly … Triplet study shows that genes aren’t the only factor in Alzheimer’s...
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.
MedBest Recruiting hires Yocum for interim solutions
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 10, 2019
MedBest, a senior living executive search firm, has hired Bryana Yocum as interim solutions coordinator. The Philadelphia native has more than 10 years of customer service experience. She earned her bachelor’s...
More Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits coming in 2020, even as rate of participating plans falls
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 10, 2019
The percentage of Medicare Advantage plans that offer top supplemental benefits will be decreasing, according to a Duke study.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Dec. 11
Dec 10, 2019
Lawmaker calls on CMS Administrator Verma to resign after personal fraud allegation … $1 million in additional nursing home funding becomes law after Maine governor releases bill … Experts warn holiday...
It’s time for this phenomenal new dementia care approach
By
Barbara Brock
Dec 09, 2019
I want us to be at the front of the line in advancing to a higher quality of care for these residents. We’re missing the boat, we really are.
Revamp offers education
By
John Andrews
Dec 05, 2019
Recent renovation gives Oak Creek Terrace a much-needed facelift and serves as a learning opportunity.
McKnight’s Tech Awards honor innovation
By
Liza Berger
Dec 05, 2019
Telemedicine. A post-acute provider collaboration platform. Automation of resident activity calendars. These were just a few technologies that earned top honors in McKnight’s 2019 Excellence in Technology...
December Business briefs
Dec 05, 2019
» Brookdale Senior Living sold three continuing care retirement communities to Frontline Management. The deal involved properties in Arizona, Ohio and South Carolina. They have a total of 782 units across...