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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.
Keeping nighttime fright away
Every care community administrator knows that nighttime can be a frightening time for some seniors. When the sun goes down, physical and Read More » Culture change: Its lapses, anomalies—and achievements
Culture change” was not born, nor was it founded. Rather, it emerged out of the experiences of long-term care (LTC) devotees and enthusiasts. Read More » Public—and student—access to the real world
On the northeastern tip of Long Island, two institutions—a nursing home and a high school—have collaborated to produce television shows that benefit the greater community and give students valuable hands-on training. Read More » Listening takes practice
Juggling multiple priorities, untangling scheduling conflicts, attending to resident care issues—all in a day's work for you. These activities Read More » DON Daphne Wall: ‘Your place in the sun’
In our facility we hold great appreciation for our retiring director of nursing, Daphne Wall. Read More » Grace and wellness
In a dramatic and upscale reuse of “Merriwold,” the 1926 J. Seward Johnson estate, the original stone gate entrance arch and adapted gatehouse Read More » Nursing homes and home care: A shotgun marriage
Long-term care advocates have discovered over the years that a division of interests into residential versus home healthcare may be preventing the creation of good policy. Read More » Operating a sanitary and safe kitchen
Salmonella…E. coli…C. botulinum… These ominous words have been making headlines. Contaminated or tainted food can have devastating—even Read More » Complying with urinary incontinence F-tag 315
In June 2005, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new surveyor guidance—F-tag 315—for urinary incontinence (UI) and indwelling Read More » Splash party
It is not unusual for a resident in a CCRC to enjoy a weekly swim—except in this case, Emma Van Horn has dementia and lives in a secured assisted Read More » Is your staff prepared to handle a diabetic crisis?
According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC), 10.3 million people age 60 years or older in the United States have diabetes. Read More » Private insurance companies for nursing homes
Nursing homes, hospitals, and other long-term care facilities throughout the country continue to face increased pricing and coverage limitations on Read More » LTC Mall
Comfort. Convenience. Compliance Space Tables are fully adjustable and wheelchair accessible to accommodate the needs of each individual. Height Read More » Focuson Cleanliness
Skin Care System SECURA™, from Smith & Nephew, is a four-step intervention system that includes cleansers, protectants, moisturizers, and Read More » The Faith-Based Network
Shifting demographics and culture change. Declining reimbursements from government and other sources. High staff turnover. Increased competition. Read More » The Dreadful Documenters: A zoology
In the Medical Records world, I have come across a variety of documentation species. Some are more dangerous than others. A number of them can sink Read More » Supporting families through the nursing home transition
Long-term care placement is probably one of the most difficult, heart-wrenching, but necessary decisions of a family's lifetime. The difficulty Read More » Northern Hospitality: Creating a hospitality culture in a nursing home setting
Northern Hospitality staff members are treated to a scenic boat trip In business as in life, healthy competition raises the bar of performance and Read More » Product Spotlight
Facility Cleaning System Coverall Cleaning Concepts has developed a cleaning system for healthcare facilities merging procedures, equipment, and Read More » Cutting-edge wound technology
Once upon a time being a long-term caregiver merely meant you had the time to write a letter, read a book, or just share experiences with a Read More » Continuing care at home
Gina Bell, a Live At Home driver who consistently receives a 100% satisfaction rating, transports an average of 10% of program members to medical Read More » Exuberance: Capturing your market share of the next generation!
In previous articles in this series, we’ve discussed issues facing the long-term care industry as it prepares for the coming wave of baby boomers. Read More » Long-term care liability and its changing landscape
The landscape of long-term care liability has never been more varied. Recently, there have been some sizable seven-figure awards and settlements, Read More » Staff development: The neglected discipline
How many times following the department of health survey have you sat down to write your facility's plan of correction and noticed yourself writing Read More » Brand-new data reveal how nursing home business is changing
The market for the seniors housing and care industry as a whole has been on an upswing for more than a year now. Data from the third quarter of 2006 Read More » CNA RECOGNITION The Ralston Center Caregiver Award
On October 19, 2006, the cheerful buzz of a hundred voices filled the Ralston Center auditorium in Philadelphia. The lively crowd was assembled to Read More » Green is good: Environmentally sound pest control
Pest management can be challenging in long-term care environments. Not only is it crucial to keep your facility free of disease-carrying rodents and Read More » Welcome to the Internet Boot Camp
A resident connects with her family via e-mail The idea of seniors using computers is not new, and many have had exposure to this technology before Read More » Blueprint for empowerment
The adage “our past does not dictate our future” was a guiding principle for the Livingston County Board of Supervisors and Director of Long Term Read More » 