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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.
CMS puts dialysis center rating system on hold
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is delaying launch of its dialysis center ratings, but a kidney disease-related coalition says it still has concerns. Read More » NCAL updates assisted living principles
The National Center for Assisted Living puts an increased focus on culture change, training and safety in a newly revised guide. Read More » Justice Department unveils elder abuse website
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a website to help fight the abuse and financial exploitation of older adults. Read More » Comfort focus improves lives of those with advanced dementia
Prioritizing comfort in the care of residents with advanced dementia enabled one nursing home to reap many rewards for residents and their families, the community and staff members. Its innovative model was detailed in a Sept. 8 workshop convened by the Institute of Medicine. Read More » LTC providers can collect controlled substances under new federal policy
Long-term care facilities will be able to collect controlled substances turned in by residents, under a new Drug Enforcement Administration regulation meant to combat prescription drug abuse and misuse. Read More » 54% of residents with advanced dementia receive drugs of questionable benefit
A new study calls into question the prescription of some drugs for nursing home residents who have advanced dementia. Read More » Parkinson’s researchers win Lasker Award
Scientists who helped develop a surgical technique to reduce tremors and restore motor function to those with advanced Parkinson’s disease have been named the recipients of the prestigious Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Research Award for 2014. With video. Read More » Post substitute menu selections
“Choice.” It is the magic word of culture change. What happens when residents are not given enough choices, especially at mealtimes? Read More » Technology can build community among residents’ families, staff
One assisted living community supplemented existing communication efforts by using a web platform to relay everyday interactions to residents' family members. In this way, the community strengthened ties and also improved marketing efforts. Read More » Music is theme for National Assisted Living Week
“The Magic of Music,” notably its positive effects on those with dementia, will be highlighted during National Assisted Living Week, which will be celebrated Sept. 7 to 13. Read More » Sunday is National Grandparents Day
Senior living communities are planning intergenerational activities for Sept. 7 in honor of grandparents, and organizations are using the observance to try to prevent dangers related to medications and financial fraud. Read More » Home health workers protest in 5 cities
The aim of the protests matches some goals of two organizations working on behalf of home health workers. Read More » Rx for Parkinson’s: Patience and safe modifications
Caring for residents with Parkinson’s disease requires an understanding of the unique ways in which the disease affects their muscles and nervous system, as well as the critical importance of precise medication management. Read More » Dealing with heel pain
If a resident tells you he or she is uncomfortable in a bed or chair, listen and see what can be done to remedy the situation. Long-Term Living blogger Kathleen Mears’ caregivers were on their toes and prevented a skin issue from becoming more serious. Read More » CBO releases updated budget, economic outlook through 2024
A new report from the Congressional Budget Office includes projections related to spending on Medicare, Medicaid and other programs for older adults. Read More » Fundraiser raises awareness of exercise, memory care connection
An Erickson Living summer intern shares her experiences of planning a major fundraiser and learning valuable lessons about the importance of exercise to memory care. Read More » Quality improvement program for assisted living released
A program to reduce hospital readmissions among residents of skilled nursing facilities has been adapted for use by assisted living providers. Read More » Assisted living changes expected in California
Lawmakers have greeted bills affecting assisted living in California with mixed reactions. Read More » Environments for Aging names remodel/renovation competition winners
This year's Environments for Aging Remodel/Renovation competition focused on resident amenities. Check out the winning project and see who was a finalist. Read More » CCRC renaming effort continues
An initiative led by LeadingAge and Mather LifeWays has resulted in more than 100 possible new names for continuing care retirement community. Read More » 37% of abuse, neglect claims not handled as required, OIG report finds
Do you know what nursing facilities' obligations are when it comes to reporting and investigating claims of abuse or neglect? The Office of Inspector General has new recommendations to help ensure that you do. Read More » Ricky Gervais up for Emmy for ‘Derek’ comedy set in nursing home
Comedian Ricky Gervais is up for an Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comdey Series Emmy Award tonight, for his role as a caregiver in the Netflix show “Derek.” Read More » Updated EHR selection tools released by LeadingAge CAST
An updated portfolio of tools from LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technologies is designed to assist long-term care and post-acute providers in the market for electronic health record systems. Read More » The case of the missing jewelry
Facility life can lead to accidental loss or damage to a resident’s personal belongings as Long-Term Living’s resident blogger Kathleen Mears recently discovered. Read More » Brides share wedding festivities with memory care residents
Has your community ever hosted a marriage ceremony? One memory care center did, so that a father could participate in his daughter's celebration. At another, a bride stopped by on the way to her wedding so that the residents for whom she cared could see her gown. Read More » 44% of assisted living residents visiting EDs have malnutrition: study
Results of a recent study may have you thinking about offering malnutrition screening to residents, as well as helping to address underlying issues. Read More » Direct-care worker campaign raises $3.4 million
The Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute is more than a third of the way to its $9 million goal in a campaign with the ultimate purpose of improving the jobs of nursing home assistants, home health aides and personal care aides. Read More » RN staffing bill set to increase minimum hours
Providing 24/7 RN coverage in nursing homes is the goal of a new bill introduced July 31. Having the most highly qualified professionals available ensures that residents receive optimal care at any hour of the day. Read More » Join us for a Twitter chat Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. ET
The interface of long-term care and home health will be the topic. Get all the details here. Read More » 