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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.
Antipsychotics may hasten death in those with dementia
Drugs prescribed to address behavioral issues in older adults with dementia may hasten their deaths more than previously realized, according to a new study. Read More » Preventing financial abuse should be priority, ALFA says
As the White House Conference on Aging prepares for its next regional event March 31, ALFA President and CEO James Balda tells the Senate Special Committee that preventing the financial exploitation of older adults should be a top priority. Read More » Act would expand nurse role in home health
Advanced practice registered nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives and physician assistants would be allowed to order home health services under Medicare in accordance with state law under legislation being considered by Congress. Read More » ALFA unhappy with VA’s proposed definition of ADLs
The Assisted Living Federation of America responsed to a benefits eligibility rule proposed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. If you’d like to do so, you have until March 24. Read More » Rehab groups disappointed in MedPAC recommendation
Two groups representing rehabilitation providers are expressing disappointment in MedPAC’s recent report to Congress, which recommends providing comparable reimbursement for rehabilitation provided at inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and nursing homes. Read More » Florida nursing homes primed for growth
April will be the next opportunity for Florida nursing homes to submit certificate of need applications to the state, which in February ended a 2001–2014 moratorium that had been created by the Florida legislature. Read More » House passage of NOTICE Act is ‘encouraging,’ AHCA says
A bill approved by the House would require hospitals to notify Medicare beneficiaries of their outpatient status within 36 hours after the time of their classification or, if sooner, on discharge. Read More » Brookdale, HCP announce $849M deal to acquire senior housing portfolio
Brookdale Senior Living and HCP will acquire a portfolio of 35 private-pay senior housing communities for $849 million under the terms of an agreement announced today. Read More » Walk Before You Run—Part 3: Caring for the Future: Where will EHR and Technology Take Us?
In this final installment of the three-part series, we will look at the future of health information technology and its impact on senior care.It is estimated that one-fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 or older by 2030, and new residents most often present with a higher level of acuity than they did ten years ago, requiring different experts on the care team to manage the needs of one person. In this capacity, technology becomes a critical ingredient for success.Read on to gain an understanding of where to start in the technology implementation process, what questions you should be asking, and just how supportive technology is in the quality and operational objectives of senior care.Click here to read more. Read More » Dementia focus of WHO conference
Government officials and others from around the world have gathered in Switzerland to discuss the global problems posed by dementia at a World Health Organization meeting. Read More » Friday is National Day of Recognition for LTC Physicians
AMDA–The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine has resources you can use to show appreciation to the long-term care physicians with whom you work. Read More » ‘Older person I admire’ is essay contest theme
The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education’s recent annual meeting celebrated eight students who wrote about the older adults who have inspired them and made a difference in their lives. Read More » Social media ratings tied to lower readmission rates
Curious about readmission rates at your hospital partners? You may want to take a look at their Facebook presence. Read More » Relocated during cleaning
While some residents balk at vacating their rooms for scheduled cleaning and maintenance, they are happy settling back down in a refreshed, relaxing environment. Read More » One-on-one with…Niles Godes
In September, Niles Godes became the first senior vice president of housing and capital for LeadingAge. Long-Term Living recently spoke with him about his role and why this work is especially important to senior housing and service providers now. Read More » AGS releases position statement on LGBT care
Those who care for older adults can lead efforts to ensure fair and equitable treatment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals subject to discrimination, according to a new position statement from the American Geriatrics Society. Read More » Materials will help you observe Older Americans Month
It’s not too early to start planning to celebrate Older Americans Month in May, and the Administration for Community Living offers materials to help. Read More » Alzheimer’s and memory care set to grow in 2015, providers say
Alzheimer’s and memory care will be the areas of senior care that will experience the most growth in 2015, according to senior housing and services leaders responding to a new survey. Read More » Report details nursing home use, expense
A new report finds that usage of and expenses related to non-recurring healthcare services increase with age, and nursing homes are a chief factor. Read More » Definition of ‘spouse’ under FMLA to change March 27
Individuals in same-sex marriages will be considered spouses under a regulatory definition of marriage, effective March 27, that will be used to determine eligibility for Family and Medical Leave Act benefits. Read More » PCORI doing its job, GAO says
Medication adherence, stroke, Parkinson’s disease and aging in place are some of the topics of research funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. A new report says the nonprofit is meeting its goals. Read More » Medication adherence metrics are focus of PQA, AllazoHealth partnership
The Pharmacy Quality Alliance and AllazoHealth have formed a formal research partnership to study and improve industry-wide medication adherence metrics. Read More » CMS’ five-star changes overdue, groups say
Five groups advocating for residents of nursing homes say they “strongly support” the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ announced changes to its five-star rating system of the homes. Read More » NAHC celebrates 33 years
As the National Association for Home Care and Hospice celebrates its 33rd anniversary, it reflects on the growth of hospice and home care over the years. Read More » 2015 could be ‘banner year’ for senior housing: report
The year 2015 holds much promise for skilled nursing, assisted living, CCRCs and independent living, according to one report. Read More » It’s National LTC Administrator’s Week
The American College of Health Care Administrators has sponsored the national observance since 1994 to honor and celebrate administrators. Read More » Next White House Conference on Aging event March 31
As White House Conference on Aging staff members prepare for their next regional forum, Cecilia Muñoz, assistant to the president and director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, reflected on the first forum, Feb. 19 in Tampa, Fla. Read More » DICE model provides alternative to drugs for dementia
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School and Johns Hopkins University share a strategy designed to calm the behavior of those with dementia in the British Medical Journal. Read More » CDC, FDA discuss flu vaccine effectiveness, prepare for next year
This year's flu vaccine has had an overall effectiveness of 19 percent, according to the CDC. With an eye toward next year, the FDA has recommended a trivalent vaccine that includes two strains that were not part of this year's vaccine. Read More » 