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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.
Institute of Medicine names next president
An expert in hypertension, congestive heart failure and gene therapy for vascular disease has been named the next president of the advisory body the Institute of Medicine. Read More » Could mice hold clues to muscle aging?
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered a new target for therapy that one day could help repair muscle damage and maintain strength and mobility in seniors. Read More » 5 strategies to position your facility as a care leader
Relationships with external decision-makers, such as physicians and hospital CEOs and directors, are key to your being able to serve their post-acute and long-term care needs and are vital to maintaining a consistently strong skilled resident census at your facility. Here are five keys to strengthening those ties. Read More » Reauthorizing OAA: Maintaining flexibility, addressing demographic changes
The Older Americans Act should be reauthorized with a focus on maintaining program flexibility and addressing demographic changes, according to policy and aging experts who testified during a recent government hearing on the matter. Read More » Turning a bad day around
Sometimes it just takes a friendly little push to help someone make a positive decision that improves his or her day. Read More » Study finds strong link between restless sleep and widespread pain in older adults
A new study shows that restless sleep is a strong predictor of widespread pain onset among adults aged more than 50 years. Increasing age, however, is associated with a decreased likelihood of the development of widespread pain. Read More » Infection prevention goal of new CDC website
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a new website designed to help prevent infections in long-term care facilities. Read More » NAHB presents awards for 50+ housing
The National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Council has announced the winners of its 2014 Best of 50+ Housing Awards, which to aim honor excellence and innovation in design, development, lifestyle and marketing. Read More » Survey shows how coupled seniors use technology
A new survey is providing insights into seniors’ use of the Internet, social media and cell phones and how these technologies affect their marriages or committed relationships. Read More » Is it rejection of care or resident choice?
Clearing the blurred lines between choice and rejection of care ensures correct coding of the Minimum Data Set. Read More » Study examines new payment model for dementia care
A new study seeks to show the value of home- and community-based care for those with memory disorders, in hopes that more insurers might cover the cost of such programs, leading people away from nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Read More » Long-Term Living editors are finalists for top journalism honor
An editorial package by the editors of Long-Term Living has earned them places as finalists for a Jesse H. Neal Business National Journalism Award, which has been called the Pulitzer Prize of business-to-business journalism. Read More » Nominations open for 2014 OPTIMA Award
Nominations are now being accepted for Long-Term Living's OPTIMA Award, which recognizes innovative, outcome-oriented staff teamwork in long-term care facilities—teamwork that contributes to the optimum function and well-being of residents. All nursing homes and assisted living facilities nationwide are eligible. Find out more here. Read More » Facility-to-community transition program success highlighted in report
A recent report highlights the success of a federal program to transition Medicaid recipients from long-term care facilities to home- and community-based settings, including reinstitutionalization rates and residential preferences of senior participants. Read More » Ordering out
Even long-term care residents enjoy treating themselves to their favorite pizza, chicken, Chinese food or what have you. In congregate living, however, it can pose a problem. Read More » Effects of Quebec fire extend south and across an ocean
In the wake of a Quebec senior home fire, Tennessee officials give thanks for their sprinklers and U.K. fire safety experts call for more protections for the elderly in housing facilities there. Read More » The sweetest gift
A new project, timed to coincide with Valentine’s Day, aims to ease the effects of social isolation and depression in older adults. Read More » Alzheimer’s, diabetes, arthritis focus of new collaboration
Government agencies, drug companies and disease-focused nonprofit organizations are joining forces to develop new methods of diagnosing and treating diseases more quickly and at less cost. Read More » Insurance spending provides look at long-term care preferences, needs
Long-term care insurance policyholders’ claims offer a glimpse into seniors’ care preferences and needs. Read More » ‘Silver Alert’ would notify police, public of missing seniors
A proposed national alert system would notify law enforcement and the public when a senior or other adult is missing. Read More » It’s not too late for flu vaccination
If you or your co-workers or employees haven’t been vaccinated yet, it’s not too late—yet. The flu season is nearing its peak and could extend into May. Read More » Cognitive health and aging focus of 2-year IOM project
A two-year project will examine cognitive health and aging in an effort to improve training for healthcare professionals and educate older adults, their families, caregivers and others. Read More » The challenge and joy of a laptop
Adding a laptop to her arsenal of tech devices has opened many new doors for Long-Term Living’s resident blogger Kathleen Mears. Read More » High-intensity strength training benefits those with Parkinson’s disease
Recently published research sheds light on the kind of exercise program that can benefit people with Parkinson’s disease. Read More » LTC premium changes depend on gender, marital status, insurer
Long-term care insurance ultimately may help seniors afford your services, but they face premium increases or decreases depending on their gender and marital status, according to a new report. Read More » Seniors need education about long-term care and its costs
Responses to a recent poll reveal that affluent baby boomers don't necessarily understand the expenses associated with long-term care, nor do they always appreciate the quality and benefits of services. Read More » Big Data techniques provide insights into aging brains
Big Data techniques are providing insights into the human brain and how it functions as we age. Results of a recent study in Germany may cause you to look at residents in a new way. Read More » Are number of medications taken and hospitalization risk related?
A new study may have caregivers rethinking their assumptions about hospitalization among seniors taking multiple medications. Read More » When an aide loses her dedication
Even the most enthusiastic direct caregivers can burn out. When residents feel the effects, it’s probably time to move on. Read More » 