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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.
Ventas acquisition to make it largest healthcare REIT
Real estate investment trust (REIT) Ventas Inc. will acquire all of the outstanding shares of American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust Inc. in a $2.6 billion stock and cash transaction that will make it the largest healthcare REIT in the country. Read More » Cognitive decline slowed by learning second language: study
Is it time to add foreign language classes to your activities schedule? Acquiring a second language, even in adulthood, may slow cognitive decline in older adults, according to new research. Read More » Casey Kasem taken to medical facility
Former radio personality Casey Karem has a form of dementia as well as bed sores and lung and bladder infections, one of his children told a court on Friday. Read More » The walk-and-roll outing
An outdoor outing might seem like a simple pleasure, but it can present challenges to long-term care residents. Overcoming the difficulties mobility issues can present are worth it to give residents a break from the routines of facility life. Read More » SNF sees $3.3M verdict in negligence case
A jury has returned a $3.3 million verdict against a Colorado skilled nursing facility after the sister of a resident claimed negligence in a civil suit. Read More » Wheelchair workouts improve mobility and more
Sitting in a wheelchair does not mean that a person is incapable of physical activity or the benefits that regular exercise can bring. Read More » Catheter-associated UTI prevention guide released
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology has issued a free guide to help healthcare organizations prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Read More » AMDA resources to be part of clinical decision support products
AMDA‒The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine’s clinical practice guidelines and Know-It-All series will be incorporated into two clinical decision support products offered by MatrixCare under a new agreement between the two entities. Read More » Seniors’ use of medical marijuana in ALFs and SNFs
Massachusetts’ implementation of a “medical marijuana law,” and how it applies to assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities, is, of course, of special interest to providers in that state, but it may hold lessons for senior living communities elsewhere as well. Read More » Seniors improving in key health measures: report
A new report reveals the health status of seniors as well as the states where the healthiest and least healthy older adults live. Read More » You are out of…
Missing doses of a medication can be problematic—even dangerous—for residents in long-term care. Why does a prescription run out before it should? Read More » Obama announces OMB, HUD nominations
President Barack Obama has announced nominations for the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and one organization representing aging-services providers is commenting on the decisions. Read More » Memorial Day observance
Long-Term Living will be taking a short break on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. We will return with news, articles, blogs and eNewsletters on Tuesday, May 27. Thank you to all the men and women of our armed forces for your service and sacrifices, now and in the past. Read More » The MDS coordinator should report to…?
The reimbursement and information generated by the MDS is integral to a facility's financial health, quality care and outcomes. MDS coordinators need to connect with middle and upper management. Read More » Kelly, Giffords discuss resiliency of human spirit
At the Assisted Living Federation of America's annual conference, retired astronaut and Navy Captain Mark Kelly and his wife, retired Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, shared lessons learned through their work and her recovery from a shooting. Read More » ALFA bestows awards
Dedication and innovation were recognized when the Assisted Living Federation of America bestowed awards on individuals and organizations at its annual conference. Read More » Dementia training improves care delivery: speakers
Two speakers at the Assisted Living Federation of America annual conference discussed ideal components of dementia training programs and also reviewed initiatives implemented or under consideration in various states across the country. Read More » How to serve those on Medicaid through assisted living
The state of the economy and the continuing aging of the population mean that interest in the "affordable assisted living" model–serving those receiving Medicaid assistance–is growing, according to speakers at the Assisted Living Federation of America annual conference. They shared tips for those interested in operating properties under this model. Read More » Survey reveals senior living wishes of prospective residents
A new survey provides some insights into how Americans select senior living communities for themselves or their loved ones. Read More » PointClickCare debuts technology platform for assisted living
PointClickCare introduced its platform to address the increasing acuity, staffing and risk mitigation needs of assisted living providers at the Assisted Living Federation of America annual conference. Read More » Using electrical impedance to monitor heart failure status
Monitoring fluid in the body--both too much fluid and too little--is critical to the health status of those with chroncic heart failure. Using electrical impedance, or Zo, to measure fluid can detect fluctuations earlier and faster, say several studies. Read More » One-on-one with…Shawn Bloom
In this exclusive Q&A, the National PACE Association's CEO Shawn Bloom talks about the organization and its growing popularity as a healthcare delivery model. Read More » “State’s here!”
A state survey is an important facet of ensuring that residents receive quality care, yet it always creates a sense of dread for administrators and staff. Residents know instinctively when their home is being inspected. Read More » Beyond Bingo: Activity director role evolves
The days of simply keeping residents occupied are over, and the focus has turned squarely on making sure that meaningful, person-centered activities contribute to a life worth living—and celebrating. As always, long-term care communities and their activity directors are rolling up their sleeves and taking the challenge to heart. Read More » Home health providers, others charged with false billing
A six-city effort has resulted in charges against 90 people for their alleged participation in Medicare fraud schemes involving what the government says is approximately $260 million in false billings. Read More » Stroke? Think FAST
I thought all healthcare workers knew the signs and symptoms of stroke. I was wrong. But May, National Stroke Awareness Month, presents an ideal opportunity for long-term care facilities to offer education. Read More » A small house can mean a big difference, speakers say
A senior living provider and general contractor share what they have learned through the process of building of five small house neighborhoods and delivering person-centered skilled nursing care. See the photo gallery, too. Read More » Studying residents—up close
Students can learn a lot about aging by walking (or riding) in a residents’ shoes. Conversations with seniors can open doors of understanding and communication. Read More » Memory boxes? Forget about them
Long-term care communities are moving away from using memory boxes as cuing tools for residents, experts say. Thankfully, they add, less expensive and more effective options exist. Read More » 