Marselas soars as McKnight’s Long-Term Care News wins 4 national APEX awards
By
John O'Connor
Jul 19, 2024
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News Senior Editor Kim Marselas enjoyed a stellar showing in the 2024 APEX Awards of Excellence journalism competition, having a hand in all four of the publication’s honors.
The Big Picture: Tough times? Adjust!
By
John O'Connor
May 08, 2018
It’s hardly news that many skilled care operators are now struggling. The rehab-switcheroo windfall has apparently played itself out at many properties. Meanwhile, occupancy levels generally remain...
An ACO success story
By
John O'Connor
Jan 04, 2016
If there’s one question sure to put a provider on edge these days, it’s this: How do I transition my facility into the world of accountable care organizations?
A Trump success story
By
John O'Connor
Sep 06, 2017
President Trump may have struggled mightily to kill Obamacare. But he is clearly enjoying early success in at least one area: labor policy.
Tell your story walking
By
John O'Connor
Oct 06, 2017
Chances are pretty good that you or a loved one may have spent some time in a hospital. They can be places where miracles happen.
Women with depression symptoms face higher risk for developing chronic diseases
By
John O'Connor
May 30, 2019
Women with depression symptoms face higher risk for developing chronic diseases
Post-acute falls a top source for hospital readmissions, researchers find
By
John O'Connor
May 30, 2019
Post-discharge fall-related injury is a leading readmission diagnosis for seniors, a new study finds.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, May 31
By
John O'Connor
May 30, 2019
Virus ‘identity change’ might affect Alzheimer’s development … Rapamycin may be repurposed to fight aging … House seeks drug price relief for seniors
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, February 20
By
John O'Connor
Feb 19, 2020
New strategy may improve health for night shifters … Changes in store for preadmission screening … Care quality concerns cited in senior living standards dispute … Dementia population to double...
Vision loss tied to cognitive decline-related functional limitations among seniors
By
John O'Connor
May 30, 2019
Impaired vision among the elderly may lead to cognitive decline-related functional limitations, investigators have found.