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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.
Pennsylvania adopts electronic fingerprinting for LTC workers
In Pennsylvania, all applicants to LTC facilities and other agencies that care for the elderly must pass criminal background checks. Read More » Alleviating compassion fatigue before it drags down productivity
The challenging nature of long-term care can make caregivers easy victims of job stress and depression, putting both the residents and the organization at risk. Learn how to assist employees in maintaining the balance between taking care of others and taking care of themselves. Read More » Nursing home profits soar in Q1 2012, yet many facilities provide “lousy” care
Strong revenues may please corporate shareholders, but CMS data shows that many nursing homes are providing substandard care for residents. Read More » When power or manual chairs break
My power chair was purchased by Medicaid in 2008. I had absolutely no input into what was bought. Though this chair turns on a dime, it is not as well built as I think it should be. Many quadriplegics who subscribe to an online list feel the same way. Read More » Dining out? Make sure it’s senior friendly
Dining is the ideal way to socialize. Residents eagerly check out their monthly activity calendar to see what local restaurant they will be visiting. Read More » U.S. senators propose federal guidelines for use of antipsychotics in nursing homes
A proposed amendment to pending legislation would require federal regulators to issue guidelines requiring nursing homes to get permission from patients or designated advocates before administering antipsychotics. Read More » Long-Term Living takes brief holiday break
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, Long-Term Living will take a break from publishing news, articles and blogs. We'll be back Tuesday, May 29. Read More » Kindred CEO urges Senate to delay Medicare cuts, consider payment reforms
Diaz urged the committee to consider the impact of additional payment cuts—including the impending 2 percent sequestration cut to Medicare payments beginning in January 2013 and continuing for 10 years—on LTC's ability to continue innovation pilots. Read More » Program reduces use of physical restraints in nursing homes, study shows
Study shows that a multifaceted intervention, including continuing education can help reduce fall risks. Read More » Assisted living options grow, while nursing home occupancy declines
A new study indicates that private-pay nursing home residents are seeking assisted living or home- and community-based options. Without the subsidies provided by private-pay residents, nursing homes are left to rely on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements. Read More » Direct care, America’s fastest-growing occupation
The growth in home care positions, both home health aides and personal care aides, is expected to far surpass positions for nursing aides, as more elders demand—and states seek to provide—home and community-based services. Read More » New palliative/end-of-life care measures for LTC
With approximately 2.5 million people dying each year, the need for quality palliative and hospice services is at an all-time high. There is an increased focus on palliative and hospice care by the public and private sectors to ensure that high-quality end-of-life care is available to our aging population. Read More » ACHCA leadership panel addresses LTC challenges
The top leaders of the major long-term healthcare associations gathered recently during the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) Annual Convocation to take on the challenges of providing care to older adults and disabled individuals in a time of tightening resources, fewer workers and an influx of residents. Read More » Nursing home quality shows improvement
Quality ratings are on the rise in the nation's skilled nursing facilities, according to recent government data Read More » Person-centered care: The bottom line
In many LTC communities, the basic need for excellent service has been overshadowed by a single-minded adherence to numerous state and federal regulations, medical regimens and cost pressures, even though service and an environment conducive to healthy living were stated objectives of the organizations. Somehow, companies have not been paying attention to their own core values. Read More » Son billed $93K for mom’s nursing home care
In Pennsylvania, a nursing home, unwilling to wait for a woman's Medicaid approval and reimbursement, sues her son to recover the $93K debt. It's called the "filial responsibility law" and it's on the books in 30 states. Read More » Necessary faith
Without faith in the mix, living in a facility would be vast wasteland for me even though there are other things to do and much in the world to learn. It helps me to have faith in something larger than myself. Faith gets me through most days. Read More » HHS urges healthcare workers to be aware of hepatitis risk
HHS declares May 19 as the first-ever National Hepatitis Testing Day. Millions of Americans carry the virus, presenting a danger to themselves and others. Read More » Pa. nursing homes recognized for excellence
Four Pennsylvania nursing homes show excellence in quality measures and are recognized by the state for their three-year achievement. Read More » Medicaid cuts threaten nursing home jobs
Budget cuts to social service programs at the state and federal levels threaten staffing levels at nursing homes. Read More » FCC to consider opening new wireless spectrum for patient monitoring
The FCC is expected to approve access to a new wireless spectrum band that will support innovation in medial body area networks. Read More » Canadian wellness program targets seniors’ dental health
Saskatoon Health Region (Canada) grant supportss a pilot dental health project for seniors and adults in long term care facilities. Read More » Paper prescriptions becoming passé
Prescription pads are becoming scratch pads as more physicians take the e-prescribing approach to medication management. Read More » Researchers link chromosomal abnormalities with aging and increased cancer risk
Population-based evidence that the mutations increase with age and may be an early marker in detecting cancer. Read More » Alzheimer’s drug trial seeks answers among genetically predisposed population
Clinical trial set to begin among a population guaranteed to get Alzheimer's. Read More » Risky business
Effective, data-driven risk management is proactive, rather than just reactive, and begins with the development of facility-wide policies and procedures that include standards of practice and care protocols. Read More » PSS exits skilled nursing home sector in restructuring plan
PSS World Medical looks to acquisition, divestiture and a revised business strategy for future growth. Read More » Omnicare to pay $50M for improper distribution of controlled substances to LTC residents
Omnicare, the nation’s second largest LTC pharmacy provider, has agreed to a $50 million civil settlement with the Department of Justice following a Drug Enforcement Agency investigation of complaints Read More » Restorative nursing: It takes a facility
An interdisciplinary approach to restorative care can improve quality measures as evidenced by a program instituted at Renaissance Gardens at Riderwood, an Erickson Living Community in Silver Spring, Md. Read More » 