I Advance Senior Care
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.
Feeling good is good for you
A new study is a reminder of the power we may hold over our own health and happiness—and the effect we may have on others. Read More » Geriatric emergency departments at hospitals have implications for long-term care
Infrastructure/structural redesign efforts as well as new protocols and care processes are addressing senior needs and affecting hospital readmissions and the use of LTC facilities. Read More » Caffeine, mental exercise benefit brain
Mental exercises and a common stimulant found in food and beverages can benefit brain function, according to two recent studies. Read more in this article—and see the accompanying video, too. Read More » When aides move on
Residents may form strong friendships with their caregivers, But whether an aide quit or was let go, consistent coverage on the floor must be provided. Read More » Long-Term Living observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Long-Term Living will take a short break from news, articles, blogs and social media on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We’ll be back on Tuesday, January 21. Read More » LeadingAge, EMA to present 3 awards for leadership in dementia
LeadingAge and EMA will present three awards in March for “exceptional leadership in the quest to improve the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias." Read More » Increased hospitalization risk tied to home- and community-based care: study
Seniors transferring from nursing homes to home- and community-based services are at 40 percent greater risk of “potentially preventable” hospitalizations, according to a newly published study. Read More » Senior housing occupancy up from cyclical low
The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry's MAP Data and Analysis Service has released its latest figures on occupancy, rent growth and construction for nursing care, assisted living and independent living properties. Read More » Online risk calculator for colorectal cancer unveiled
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic recently announced the development and launch of an online risk calculator for colorectal cancer that... Read More » Fall risk in those with dementia reduced by high-intensity rehab: study
A high-intensity exercise program shows promise for significantly reducing the risk of falls in people with dementia by improving their basic motor functions. Read More » What the omnibus bill means for long-term care
The federal omnibus appropriations bill for 2014 has more than $1 trillion in funding for government programs. See how programs related to long-term care are affected. Read More » Dementia quality measures available
You can download the Dementia Work Group’s proposed quality measures for improving outcomes for people with dementia at no charge. Read More » Roommate adjustment
Sharing living space requires a lot of give-and-take from the parties involved. Unfortunately, sometimes only one party does the giving. Read More » Leveraging LTC data
Data, data, everywhere... How can LTC providers leverage resident monitoring data and facility information to make better patient care and business decisions? Read More » An octogenarian and I share frustration
Loss of independence and reliance on the assistance of others can frustrate a person at any age, as Kathleen Mears discovered. Read More » Recovery audits: SNF psychiatric conditions
Does your skilled nursing facility care for residents with mental heath conditions? Medicare recovery audit contractors for mental illness issues may threaten access to care. Read More » Happy New Year!
Long-Term Living is taking a short break for the holiday. We'll be back with news, articles, blogs and eNewsletters on Thursday, Jan. 2. See you in 2014! Read More » Partnerships@Work: Using nutrition to battle readmissions
Food for thought: A post-acute provider and a foodservices company combine efforts to reinvent the nutrition and hydration program for residents. Read More » A change of perspective
A personal experience helps an aide gain a greater appreciation of residents' needs and the importance of providing prompt assistance. Read More » Happy holidays
Long-Term Living will be taking a short break for the holiday. We'll be back with news, articles, blogs and eNewsletters on Monday. Have a safe and happy holiday! Read More » Remembering aides at Christmas
Long-Term Living blogger Kathleen Mears’ online accident was the beginning of a happy holiday tradition. Read More » 6 ways to foster staff satisfaction
Communities can take six steps to build effective teams that not only benefit facilities but also benefit the individual employees that make up the teams. Staff satisfaction is at the foundation of it all. Read More » ONC names Karen DeSalvo, MD, new national coordinator for HIT
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has named Karen DeSalvo, MD, as its next leader. Read More » A pillow’s antics cause a panic
Some days, a simple incident can induce an out-of-character reaction, as LTL blogger Kathy Mears discovered recently. Read More » Complying with HIPAA: Avoid financial penalties by following these steps
The financial penalties for not securing protected health information have become greater under the final Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act omnibus rule that went into effect Sept. 23. Taking certain actions can strengthen your ability to avoid violations. Read More » Assisted living construction continues to accelerate
Assisted living construction is going strong and steadily rising, according to the latest NIC MAP data. Much of the construction is concentrated in six major metropolitan markets. Read More » Holiday shopping
LTL blogger Kathy Mears gives some insight on the best and most appreciated gifts to give residents in long-term care facilities. Read More » Tidings of comfort and joy
The holiday season also is a time of reflection and new beginnings that can make our lives more meaningful. Judah Ronch, PhD, shares his visit with The Sopranos' Dominic Chianese. Read More » Planning a holiday visit
Long-Term Living blogger Kathleen Mears shares her well-thought-out travel plans, which will enable her to enjoy a postponed Thanksgiving feast with her family. Read More » 