Q: I am a DON with a census of 118. I have two MDS coordinators and no other leadership. It’s affecting resident outcomes. What can I do?
Tool predicts Alzheimer’s life expectancy following onset
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 04, 2020
A newly developed tool that can accurately predict the life expectancy of dementia patients may help those patients and their care providers better communicate about the disease and risk of death, and...
Ask the Care Expert: What states have a Death with Dignity Act?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Nov 02, 2018
Can you tell me what states have a Death with Dignity Act? Providing for end-of-life care has become more and more important over the years. About 25% of Medicare dollars are used in the last year of life,...