Month: January 2005

A NURSING HOMES/LONG TERM CARE MANAGEMENT ROUNDUP

On May 6, 2004, departing Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson appointed David J. Brailer, MD, PhD, one of the nation's preeminent Read More »

Financing the project

In today's long-term care environment, administrators and other staff are usually too busy with the day-to-day adventures of caregiving to worry Read More »

How to win friends and influence people

I'm sure readers of a certain vintage will quickly recognize the name Dale Carnegie and probably remember the title of his early 20th century Read More »

Designing bathing rooms that comfort

Many caregivers find giving baths or showers one of the most difficult aspects of caregiving. It's a time when residents with dementia are often Read More »

spotlight PRODUCT

Bariatric Lifting Systems The Bravo Twin Cassette Bariatric Lifting System from ARJO is designed to lift and transfer patients weighing up to 900 Read More »

Assisted Living Review

Assisted living providers look to diversification for new revenue streams Read More »

Threading love throughout the community

In Southampton, Pennsylvania, the ACTS Retirement-Life Communities' Southampton Estates has a room that literally hums with happiness. For 90 Read More »

To Grandmother’s House We Go

Project Summary Type of Facility/Setting: Independent Living—Cottage Homes Owner: Strong Health System/University of Rochester, Read More »

PAUL WILLGING says

The quality of care in America's nursing homes has, beyond a doubt, become the most contentious issue in contemporary long-term care. The issue has Read More »

PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR TRANSITIONING TO A NEW SOFTWARE SYSTEM

Is it time for your long-term care organization to take the plunge and invest in one of the latest healthcare information technology systems? Is it Read More »