I have heard many heartwarming nursing home stories about staff doing special things for residents. But one of them stands out. A resident named Read More »
When I read about nursing homes in the news, it's likely to be a disturbing report on nursing home abuse or neglect that makes me understand why Read More »
A report released recently from the Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Commerce entitled “An Aging World: 2008” Read More »
I'd like to thank Kathleen Carroll for sending in this beautiful story about how the nursing home staff eased the pain of saying goodbye for both her Read More »
I decided to check out the market for used lift equipped vans. Though mine runs well it is 24 years old and I know it cannot keep going forever. Read More »
Is it fair to expect assisted living facilities (ALFs)—loosely regulated entities that help residents with daily living activities—to care for a Read More »
Alcoholism is not just a problem of youth. According to an 8/17/09 report in the American Journal of Psychiatry, 14% of men and 3% of women age 65 Read More »
Here is a case where perceptions cause myths to arise and then actions actually cause revenue to be lost! As many as 60,000 seniors have canceled Read More »
Lisa Robbins, Allied Member ASID, Ritz Associates:I thought Lisa Cini’s blog, “Solid surface flooring versus carpet in skilled nursing,” was great. Read More »
The facility’s anticipated annual survey began late Monday afternoon when an Ohio Department of Health nurse knocked and asked to check my water Read More »
One of the greatest challenges facing the residents of nursing homes is their dependence upon others to meet their needs. I often work with them on Read More »
If only we had more time to spend with residents, we could make them happier. But with increasing paperwork, regulations, and reporting requirements, Read More »
A reader from Ohio asks if a company can legally ask an older employee to retire, or establish a specific policy requiring retirement at a certain Read More »
A few months ago I wrote here that the administrator wanted all residents to eat in the dining rooms. Since a few more residents eat there it is Read More »
Canadian researchers published a study in the British Medical Journal (view story here) in which they examined 82 studies carried out in the United Read More »
Scooters at one time were nonexistent in long-term care, even in independent living. Now, however, through sales techniques such as, “9 out of 10 Read More »
We nursing home residents are usually waiting for something. We wait to get up, to get a shower, to get breakfast. And we wait for the first 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 »
As the long-term care (LTC) field is discovering, leaders are key to culture creation, culture change, and organizational success. As reinforced in Read More »
Digital signage is a technology that has roots in the earliest days of TV-some would argue, all the way back to radio. It delivers community news Read More »
While much of Washington's attention is focused on healthcare reform and how to pay for it, the feds have been told that existing resources and Read More »
Cleaning/Sanitation Products Spartan Chemical Company, Inc., manufactures a full line of quaternary and phenolic-based formulations designed Read More »
Cecelia sat in her wheelchair in the corner of the nurses' area partially obscured by the aquarium. Loose tendrils of yellowish-gray hair fell over Read More »
Cleveland-A study has found more nursing home admissions suffer with mental illness than dementia, underscoring the need for nursing homes to have Read More »
Staying on top of ever-changing government regulations is one of the greatest challenges for long-term care facilities. Poor training often leads to Read More »
Typically, 35% of a long-term care facility's operating costs are nonlabor; however, since the average facility size is 100 beds, it becomes cost Read More »
I've faced a lot of important decisions in my life.Should I abandon Canada and move south to a more socialist country? Should I give all my money to Read More »
