Increasing resident and staff satisfaction in SNFs
By
McKnight's Staff
Myles Cochran
Jun 18, 2013
Resident engagement starts with clear communication and frequent contact with caregivers. When residents place a call on a nurse call system, it relays information to caregivers about the needs of the...
The long-term care jackal: Not just a bad dream
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 26, 2013
We must change the conversation around long-term care, dispelling myths and encouraging people to speak frankly and plan realistically for the needs of people as they age.
Who these people are: Nursing home care for Vietnam vets
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 19, 2013
Here’s a conundrum: The rate of post-traumatic stress among Vietnam veterans has climbed from already high levels in recent years, with the 9/11 attacks and the Iraq War serving as triggers. This...