The New Wave of Foodservice Technology in Senior Care

Month: April 2014

One-on-one with…Addie Abushousheh, PhD

In our latest Q&A, Long-Term Living talks with Addie Abushousheh, PhD, about the shifting changes in today's living spaces designed for older adults. Read More »

Partnership aimed at reducing pressure ulcers

A pressure mapping company and a mattress manufacturer team up to help reduce costly pressure ulcers.  Read More »

Medical directors: Key to quality care

A nursing home's medical director bears the greatest ultimate responsibility for ensuring that residents receive quality care. Find out what is required of facilities when it comes to this position. Read More »

Many nurses using older, unsecured mobile technology

A new survey reveals that many nurses rely on older and unsecured means of communication at the point of care, putting data at risk.  Read More »

HR 4302: AHCA, LeadingAge express mixed feelings

Leaders in organizations representing long-term care providers expressed satisfaction with some parts of the proposed law but disappointment with others in this Long-Term Living exclusive. Read More »

AHRQ accepting safety data now

UPDATE: Nursing homes that have administered the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's nursing home safety culture survey now can submit their data through May 31. The previously announced deadline was April 21. Read More »