The New Wave of Foodservice Technology in Senior Care

Month: September 2015

Kudos to caregivers

Monday, September 7, is the annual celebration of America’s working citizens. This country was built by hard-working individuals who put their backs into their jobs. Read More »

Getting AFOs repaired

When ankle braces wear out or degrade, getting them back into shape takes more than a simple trip to the local shoemaker. Maintenance and adjustments take time and the services of a good orthotist. Read More »

Word-matching test may help determine risk for Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers have discovered that word association abilities may reveal who is at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »

Former nursing home employee convicted of theft

A nursing home business office manager has been found guilty of writing checks from resident accounts and keeping the money for herself. Read More »

Type 2 diabetes may encourage neurodegeneration separate from Alzheimer’s

A new study in Neurology finds that diabetes and brain tangles are separate from Alzheimer's disease. Read More »

CMS pilot model to provide additional benefits for chronic conditions

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announces a new pilot program using the value-based insurance design model to provide better – and cheaper – care. Read More »

One-on-one with…Montgomery Ostrander

Tree of Life Elder Care founder Montgomery Ostrander discusses how his organization has integrated mental health services with therapeutic and holistic programming for residents of its four group homes in California. Read More »

Healthy weight at midlife may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Research finds being overweight at age 50 may accelerate the onset of symptoms for people who later develop Alzheimer ’s disease. Read More »

Yardi acquires Optimus EMR, steps into post-acute care market

Yardi expands its senior living software and steps into the long-term/post-acute care market by acquiring Optimus EMR Inc. Read More »

MatrixCare to release clinical analytics for CMS benchmarks

Electronic Health Records provider MatrixCare debuts new dashboard to measure and compare the most current CMS benchmark data. Read More »