Subscribers to Long-Term Living are familiar with the last page of every issue—a destination called “Good Stuff” that showcases the positive people Read More »
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday published its proposed rule on the formation of accountable care organizations (ACOs) , Read More »
Healthcare reform and other changes in the marketplace are having a significant effect on rehabilitation service providers. In addition to factors Read More »
Elderly patients with heart failure who need skilled nursing care after hospital discharge are often sicker, at higher risk for poor outcomes, and Read More »
Alex Brill, member of conservative think tank organization American Enterprise Institute, has blamed Medicaid in a new report for wasting $329 Read More »
The “High Five for LTC!” are the things that are needed for each of us in this field to get through the day. Thus far we have visited the first three Read More »
Raising Medicare’s eligibility age from 65 to 67 in 2014 would generate an estimated $7.6 billion in net savings to the federal government, but also Read More »
After I moved into a for-profit nursing home in 1996, it appeared there was plenty of everything, from food to linens. To me it seemed extravagant Read More »
Conventional psychotropic medications used in managing the behavioral health of nursing home residents may actually carry increased risks compared to Read More »
Julie Heiberger, Project Architect • Hoffman, LLC Congratulations to all Citation of Merit winners! The new Eden Meadows campus is the culmination Read More »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new National Quality Strategy earlier this week to create national aims and Read More »
Tom McQuillen, AIA, LEED AP, Principal • Lizard Rock Designs, LLC Congratulations to all Citation of Merit winners! Casitas on East Broadway Read More »
The U.S. Department of Labor announced this week the release of the “Long-Term Care, Supports and Services Competency Model” for identifying core Read More »
Willson Hospice House, Albany, Georgia Ila Burdette, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal Perkins+Will Page 42 When Ila Burdette describes her experience Read More »
Webster's Dictionary defines a highway as a “main direct road.” So in healthcare for seniors, the corridors that link resident apartments to Read More »
Collaboration and community involvement are common themes in this year's DESIGN roundtable discussion. Jurors become particularly animated when Read More »
Welcome to DESIGN's 2011 Citation of Merit winners' showcase. This year we present five outstanding senior living and long-term care projects that Read More »
Taylor Architectural Photography Beautiful surroundings contribute to a positive and healthy atmosphere in any setting. The perception of quality Read More »
During the DESIGN 2011 judging, while discussing the submissions with the other reviewers, I began to wonder when those involved in aging-specific Read More »
Alan Moore, AIA, Principal • CJMW Congratulations to all Citation of Merit winners! It was a long process. Alan Moore emphasizes this again and Read More »
Such innovative and even award-winning design does not come easy. Participants in this year's DESIGN Showcase shared not only their project Read More »
Inspired. Challenged. Conflicted. Convinced. These are just a few of the emotions I have been experiencing here at Environments for Aging this week. Read More »
I checked into the requisite regulatory session at the EFA conference this morning with a bit of trepidation, thinking it would be a snoozefest and Read More »
Brian Runberg, AIA, Principal • Runberg Architecture Group PLLC Congratulations to all Citation of Merit winners! The evolution of Merrill Gardens Read More »
Although most seniors want to stay in their homes and remain independent, their homes' design will present serious challenges, say presenters at the Read More »
ATLANTA--A national online survey of practitioners and stakeholders was conducted to compile a multidisciplinary perspective of culture change. Read More »
Ila Burdette, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal • Perkins+Will Congratulations to this year’s winner of Best in Show! When Ila Burdette describes her Read More »
