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.
An integrated approach to memory care
Heritage Senior Living has developed a person-centered approach for memory care that is supported by physical surroundings. Read More » SPONSORED BY:
Adding the Personal Touch to Memory Care: A Conversation with PointClickCare’s Travis Palmquist and Murry Mercier
The majority of long term care communities highlight the importance of personalization to providing the best quality care to residents. And no wonder—research shows that knowing the needs of residents can better help to develop and implement successful care plans. Learn More » 2017 RAI User’s Manual updates: The new survey era
Plenty of changes are in place to synch the MDS with new regulations starting in November—including the way urinary tract infections are defined. Read More » Stuck in the status quo
Fresh thinking and attention to organizational culture can improve care outcomes for residents, employee morale, reduce turnover and improve profits. Read More » Abbott gets FDA clearance for first smartphone heart monitor
Bluetooth technology allows physicians to monitor cardiac arrhythmias remotely without requiring cumbersome recording devices. Read More » SPONSORED BY:
Value-Based Care: Building a Strategy for Improved Outcomes and Lower Costs
By AJ Peterson, Vice President of Interoperability, Netsmart Moving to a value-based care model means being able to exchange data securely beyond your walls. While a robust EHR is a crucial tool, it's not all you need in the bigger picture. Learn More » ezPBJ adds audit module
The new feature provides backups and audit response reports for payroll-based journal requirements. Read More » Oregon expands electronic POLST for end-of-life care
The state's electronic registry keeps people's end-of-life care wishes just a click a way for easy access in any emergency. Read More » Telehealth: The future of senior living
As the world gets more connected and the silver tsunami rises, technology can help senior living providers care for residents while helping them maintain their independence. Read More » Caregivers, appreciate yourselves
Caregivers need to reserve a bit of time in their busy days to appreciate a crucial senior care asset—themselves. Read More » Genesis Rehab, Sensoria partner on smart wearables for seniors
The technology developer is bringing its smart socks and other safety technology to Genesis's rehabilitation setting for fall detection and therapy. Read More » TheWorxHub adds security management application
The mobile application can be used on any device and integrates data reporting within TheWorxHub’s operations management system. Read More » The Baby Boomer Move with Alisa Tagg
Senior care keeps evolving to meet today’s ever-changing standards, but the influx of baby boomers into assisted living may one of the biggest catalysts for procedural reevaluation yet. Read More » Medicaid cuts could cause greater care gaps
An analysis of Nusing Home Compare shows cuts to Medicaid could harm the poorest residents and lowest-rated facilities that will have to do more with less. That could cost the government even more. Read More » Generali Global Assistance acquires CareLinx
Generali Global Assistance, one of the world’s 50 largest companies, has acquired the tech-based caregiver marketplace. Read More » AHCA/NCAL names National Quality Award winners
The associations recognize three senior living providers as the 2017 Gold National Quality Award recipients. Read More » Guardian acquires Anaheim Plaza Pharmacy
Guardian’s acquisition continues the company’s expansion on the West Coast. Read More » iN2L launches new tablet
It’s Never 2 Late announces the launch of a new device that helps residents engage, communicate and connect. Read More » Weight considerations for care transitions
A focus on improving care transitions to prevent readmissions and complications in general often overlooks specific patient population needs for the obese. Read More » Chronic disease communication lacking
A majority of seniors have multiple chronic conditions—and a majority of Medicare plan members say plans don’t help proactively manage them, a new survey finds. Read More » Understanding bone loss
Researchers have found an underlying cause of age-related osteoporosis, which could help target efforts for new treatments. Read More » One-on-One with… Erin Jones
Emerson House Executive Director Erin Jones, recently named 2017 Administrator of the Year by the National Center for Assisted Living, spoke with I Advance Senior Care about culture change within assisted living and her organization’s four-year journey toward better resident satisfaction and streamlined care processes. Read More » Senior housing operator adds special touch to dementia care
This month, Pathway to Living opens the first senior housing community in the United States that offers Australia-based Spark of Life Philosophy, a treatment and support program for people with dementia. Read More » Disaster plans: perfect on paper
The criminal investigation into the eight South Florida nursing home deaths following Hurricane Irma is prompting a larger look at how long-term care facilities prepare—and practice—for natural disasters. Read More » CareCentrix partners for home care patient portal
The combined mobile platform technology will help post-acute providers stay connected to patients recovering at home. Read More » The 2017 OPTIMA Award in Memory Care
Congrats to Issaquah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Issaquah, Washington, winner of the inaugural OPTIMA Award for Excellence in Memory Care! Read More » Wherefore, wearables?
Wearable technology developers have been trying to figure out the senior market for years. Are they finally beginning to crack the clinical potential? Read More » Briggs, PointClickCare partner for AL documentation
Together, the companies will help assisted living providers with state-required documentation compliance. Read More » ORIX USA acquires Lancaster Pollard
International financial serivces group ORIX has created a Commercial Mortgage Servicing devision following acquistions of RED Capital Group, Boston Financial Investment Management and most recently Lancaster Pollard. Read More » 