I Advance Senior Care
I Advance Senior Care is the industry-leading source for practical, in-depth, business-building, and resident care information for owners, executives, administrators, and directors of nursing at assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, post-acute facilities, and continuing care retirement communities. The I Advance Senior Care editorial team and industry experts provide market analysis, strategic direction, policy commentary, clinical best-practices, business management, and technology breakthroughs.
I Advance Senior Care is part of the Institute for the Advancement of Senior Care and published by Plain-English Health Care.
I Advance Senior Care is part of the Institute for the Advancement of Senior Care and published by Plain-English Health Care.
A facility in flux
Nothing is as sure as change, especially when it comes to staffing in a long-term care facility. And residents do notice the change. Read More » Quality memory care visits
Visiting relatives with dementia can be especially difficult for families, but caregivers can guide families toward more productive ways to interact with their loved ones. Read More » Resident engagement across the globe
An activity professional in the United Kingdom travels to the United States and Australia to share ideas on resident engagement. Read More » Designed to engage
Create a senior living community that is resident friendly, beautiful and functional by considering how the space might be used and adapted today and tomorrow. Read More » When strange things happen
Trying to make a resident room seem homelike is a challenge, especially if there are no places to display favorite items and treasures. Read More » Germ Warfare: Reduce antibiotic misuse
Antibiotic misuse is a growing problem in skilled nursing settings. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention have issued new recommendations to improve infection prevention programs. Read More » Achy afternoons
As we age, our bodies send signals that it wants to rest and regroup. For some residents, however, comfort involves more than putting one’s feet up or taking a nap. Read More » CMS releases v1.13 of the RAI User’s Manual
The newly released RAI includes ICD-10 coding information and other clarifications. Read More » Protecting patients with diabetes
A simple task such as diabetes testing can open the doors to infection in a long-term care facility if not handled judiciously. Read More » A genetic cause
In addition to her paralysis, resident blogger Kathleen Mears has other medical issues to deal with. She shares her story about battling breast cancer. Read More » A malfunctioning power chair and the loss of independence
A power chair represents freedom to someone with a disability. But if the mechanism fails, losing that mobility can be frustrating. Read More » Partnerships@Work: Operations software in action
Put the pencil and forms away. Efficiency and economies improve with specialized, integrated operations software technology designed for senior living businesses. Read More » Market senior living facilities even when beds are full
Developing a marketing strategy helps ensure beds are occupied and facilities generate revenue without relying on expensive placement agency referrals. Read More » Aide training days
Nothing beats on-the-job experience. A resident, especially one with physical challenges, can teach a new CNA valuable lessons in providing care. 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 » California SNF and two staff charged with involuntary manslaughter
California Attorney General has filed involuntary manslaughter charges against a skilled nursing and wellness center for failing to provide requisite nursing care to a resident resulting in his death. Read More » Food as an activity
Everyone likes to snack occasionally, but when residents eat because of boredom it can become hazardous to their health. Read More » Power chair challenges: Part 2
In Part 1, resident blogger Kathleen Mears shared her frustration when a motorized wheelchair did not accommodate her needs or became inoperable. In this installment, she shares more impacts when her assistive device doesn't work as it should. Read More » Power chair challenges: Part 1
Battery-operated wheelchairs can improve a resident’s quality of life. But what happens when it goes on the fritz? Read More » Long-Term Living wins 3 Gold, 1 Bronze at ASBPE Regionals
More kudos as the Long-Term Living brand earns four awards for editorial excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) Heartland Region. Read More » Former ONC chief breathes new life into ACOs
The former head of the Office of the National Coordinator of Health IT (ONC), Farzad Mostashari, is making big waves in the accountable care organization (ACO) arena. His year-old company has applied to launch ACOs in seven more states next year. Read More » MDS assessment accuracy and quality outcome success
MDS coordinators are charged with the responsibility to ensure all of the data accurately reflects all residents and the care that is being provided to them. Read More » Jack’s quest for ice
Sometimes residents have simple needs such as a refilling a pitcher of ice. Is ice that precious a commodity that it has to be locked up? Or is it a safety issue to avoiding accidental spills and contamination? Read More » IBM to buy Merge Healthcare for $1B
IBM continues its buying spree by capturing Merge Healthcare, bringing IBM's Watson data analytics technology to the world of medical images--providing new research data to improve electronic medical records, wearables, and more. Read More » Technology advancements improve documentation and care
Point-of-care (POC) technology solutions reduce costs and improve quality of care for hospice, home health providers. Read More » Wide beds: Added inches, added safety
Wide beds and wider mattresses can reduce the number of falls experienced by long-term care residents, notes a new case study. Read More » Assisted living owner turns off the air conditioning
An assisted living owner looking to sell the building puts the heat on residents to vacate the premises by turning off their air conditioning. Read More » Upgraded SNF restorative program reduces falls
Dramatic results from a recent study indicate that integrating Progressive Resistance Exercise (PRE) into the active range of motion portion of a restorative program improves strength and balance. Read More » Working at moving out: Part 3
Mindy and CG, who live the same SNF as Long-Term Living’s resident blogger Kathleen Mears, continue to take steps to transition as a couple into the community at large. Read More » 