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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.
Aging research to receive $23M in funding from NIA
Two centers and 11 projects studying ways to improve cognition, decision-making, mobility and the independence of older people are expected to receive more than $23 million in funding over five years from the National Institute on Aging. Read More » What the election results mean for you
What's in store for those who serve older Americans now that the political landscape will be changing? Several leaders of associations representing providers share their thoughts with Long-Term Living. Read More » Hospice offers benefits to Medicare: study
In a recent study, Medicare beneficiaries who receive hospice care had lower rates of hospitalization, ICU admissions and invasive procedures at the end of life, along with lower healthcare expenditures during the last year of life. Read More » Personal care aides need improved training: reports
Improved training for personal care aides is crucial given the anticipated increased demand for the services they provide, according to two news reports. Read More » ALFA plans big changes
The interim CEO of the Assisted Living Federation of America outlines an ambitious agenda in an exclusive interview with Long-Term Living. Read More » Home health intervention effective for some depression
Medicare home healthcare nurses effectively integrated a depression care management program into routine practice, but the benefit appeared limited to those who had moderate to severe depression, according to a new study. Read More » CMS dialysis center ratings to include 9 quality measures
Nine quality measures will be part of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dialysis Facility Compare star rating program for dialysis providers participating in Medicare when it rolls out in January. Read More » Memory care, mental health programs receive grants
Four programs addressing dementia care or mental health needs in affordable housing have received grants from LeadingAge and the NewCourtland Foundation. Read More » A day in Holly’s world
Residents can empathize with fellow residents' challenges even as they strive to cope with and overcome their own physical, emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Read More » Nursing home safety measured in nationwide survey
A new survey reveals strengths and weaknesses in nursing home safety culture as well as how factors such as size, ownership and location, as well as staff position and shift, can affect perceptions of safety—and your bottom line. Read More » Home care franchisor BrightStar Care receives Joint Commission award
A national private-duty home care franchisor is one of only two to receive the Enterprise Champion for Quality award since it was established in 2013. Read More » HHS IT committee gets new member
The federal Health Information Technology (IT) Policy Committee welcomes a new member, and the Health IT Standards Committee sees the appointments of three members renewed. Read More » CMS updates Medicare COT assessment requirements
CMS recently updated the change of therapy requirements found in the RAI User’s Manual. Understanding the changes can ensure correct reimbursement and avoid miscalculations. Read More » ‘Car Talk’ co-host dies from complications of Alzheimer’s
Tom Magliozzi died this morning from complications of Alzheimer's disease, according to NPR. He was 77. Read More » Jimmo settlement: Will effects be widespread?
The federal government has reached a settlement about one woman's Medicare claims for nursing and therapy services, but it remains to be seen how far its effects will reach. Read More » Weighing in on ‘granny cams’
Surveillance cameras don’t always provide the proof a resident’s family was expecting—sometimes it is worse. Kathleen Mears offers a resident's view on this monitoring technology. Read More » IRS increases tax deductions for LTC insurance for 2015
The Internal Revenue Service has increased tax deductions for long-term care (LTC) insurance policies purchased in 2015. Read More » CMS issues final rule with home health payment changes for 2015
Changes effective Jan. 1 will apply to face-to-face encounters, therapy reassessments, rate setting, home health quality reporting and speech-language pathologists' conditions of participation. Read More » Political involvement: What is acceptable?
Senior living communities can participate in politics—with some caveats. Read More » 6 scooter dangers and how to address them
As motorized devices become more common in senior living environments, so do provider concerns related to safety and legal issues. Here are some tips about what you can and cannot do. Read More » 3 ways to fight the flu
A three-pronged approach can help prevent influenza or reduce its effects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More » Vampire eyes
Fads come and go. When younger employees wear extreme “fashions” on the job, however, it can be disturbing—if not frightening—to some residents. Read More » Glen Campbell, filmmakers show strength in making Alzheimer’s documentary
A documentary, a foundation and training materials for caregivers are arising from one man's wish to share "the gnarly truth" about dementia, and the filmmakers and family members who took up the challenge. Read More » Play to your strengths: Lessons from a CCRC expansion project
The master planning process behind the $61 million expansion of Aldersgate in Charlotte, N.C., took an exhaustive look at all options, with many voices, before deciding to “embrace the space.” Read More » Providers must change the language of aging, speakers say
Senior living housing and services providers can—and should—direct efforts to alter negative language and perceptions related to age and aging, LeadingAge leaders say. Read More » ‘Nonprofit difference’ in danger, LeadingAge board chair says
Nonprofit aging services providers must find new and innovative ways to support one another to ensure survival, LeadingAge Board Chair David Gehm told members at the organization's annual meeting. Read More » New cloud-based service aims to bridge communications gap
A new cloud-based service features a device that enables residents to manage daily activities, view photos and videos, and participate in video chats and messaging. Read More » Faces of LeadingAge: Tammy Barra
The person who knows residents best may be the hair stylist, especially if it's someone as inspiring as Tammy Barra, Georgia district manager for Salon PS. Read More » LeadingAge HackFest names winners
This year's LeadingAge HackFest attracted interest from Australia and resulted in several projects to benefit older adults and those who care for them. Read More » 