mproved treatment for recurring urinary tract infections could be on the horizon thanks to new research findings from a University of Queensland and University of Utah study.
A shot in the arm
By
Julie Williamson
Oct 29, 2018
Boosting resident vaccination success — for all kinds of protection, not just from flu — is in everyone’s best interest. Experts explain what you might not know.
Ulcers: closing the gaps
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 05, 2017
Lower-extremity diabetes wounds cost Medicare $9 billion annually —
and providers still have a lot to learn about them and their care
Rapid (Rx) transit
By
Julie Williamson
Feb 02, 2013
Time is a valuable and limited resource in long-term care. Caregivers often scramble to meet the varying needs of their residents and struggle to balance those duties against equally time-consuming regulatory...
Quality care at hand
By
Julie Williamson
Jan 03, 2012
From tablets to smartphones, mobile technology is now an affordable way to spend more time with a resident while boosting efficiency for the caregiver.
Providers still adjusting to new Medicare rules
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 01, 2011
New MDS and RUG-IV rules are revamping how Medicare services are provided and reimbursed. But every indication is that additional changes are coming
Beyond the bedsore: recognizing different wound types in long-term care
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 01, 2010
Pressure ulcers may be one of the biggest topics in wound care. But there are other serious types of wounds that nursing home caregivers need to know about
Bathing and lifts feature: Good clean fun
By
Julie Williamson
May 09, 2007
New bathing and lifting products and practices make bathing more enjoyable for residents and less stressful for staff.
Profile — His world of good: Msgr. Charles Fahey
By
Julie Williamson
Feb 07, 2007
Monsignor Charles Fahey recalls the day in 1961 when he first began the somewhat surprising transition from parish pastor to central figure in the field of aging. The bishop told Fahey — a newly ordained...
Lifts/Bathing Feature — Raising the bar
By
Julie Williamson
Sep 08, 2006
Along with expectations, the no-lift movement has raised questions for providers intent on doing the right thing.