I was disabled when I cast my first vote in 1972. Since the polling place was not user friendly for me, two poll workers came to my parent's vehicle Read More »
Here are some features to watch for in the November 2008 Long-Term Living How a long-time LTC campus in the Southwest got past resident resistance Read More »
Hurricane Ike's remnants made the wind blow strongly Sunday, September 14. While working on the computer, the lights dimmed and brightened throughout Read More »
While the economy and the war in Iraq are major issues in the 2008 presidential election, they are far from the only issues important to voting Read More »
If you were studying business charts, what would you make of curves that looked like these? No doubt you’d say that these industries are in decline, Read More »
On September 9, I posted a troubling story of nursing home abuse and government “damage control” that raised the issue of families setting up Read More »
One of the neat things about having electronic interaction with readers, especially in blogs, is the ease with which readers can “talk” to other Read More »
There have been several memorable residents. When I first came here, Evelyn and Mamie sat in the lounge. Evelyn did crossword puzzles out loud and Read More »
From The News Journal in Delaware, here’s a disturbing story of nursing home abuse—one that raises the issue of state-run healthcare facilities Read More »
Several years ago I started a long-term care design plan. After fleshing it out, I began considering its cost-effectiveness. Then, I stopped writing Read More »
I recently had a discussion regarding the differences between 1.5T and 3T MRI systems. Of course there are obvious differences such as; cost, magnet Read More »
My fellow baby boomers need to find out who pays for long-term care. Most hospitals discharge patients quickly, and those who cannot go home, go to Read More »
The Long-Term Living Web site serves daily news focused on the LTC field. The news feed covers reports and studies, governance, views and news from Read More »
I read an article recently on how the good old days of broadcast television are behind us. You remember those days, when 50 million Americans would Read More »
Effective January 1, 2007, we were mandated by the state of Florida to increase CNA staffing to a ratio of 2:9. Like many others across the state, Read More »
Dining Chair With its sleek, contemporary design, the Noble seating collection fits well in today's modern healthcare environments. Combining these Read More »
There is nothing like the pressure that comes from the election season to encourage politicians and those bureaucrats who must answer to them to pay Read More »
Significant changes in assessment philosophy that reflect current clinical practice standards and a focus on resident-directed care are at the core Read More »
To demonstrate the feasibility of creating an urban high-rise culture change program, and to encourage the elder care community to consider this Read More »
Hiring the right activity professional is one of the key elements in providing residents with quality of life. Not only must he or she be dynamic, Read More »
“I felt so alone,” says Gloria Donadello. “After my partner died, if I didn't have the RainbowVision community to help me through that time, I don't Read More »
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 15% of nursing home residents have infections, including wound Read More »
