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.
Highways or hallways
Webster's Dictionary defines a highway as a “main direct road.” So in healthcare for seniors, the corridors that link resident apartments to Read More » Obstacles and solutions in real-world design
Such innovative and even award-winning design does not come easy. Participants in this year's DESIGN Showcase shared not only their project Read More » Design 2011 Citation of Merit Winners
Welcome to DESIGN's 2011 Citation of Merit winners' showcase. This year we present five outstanding senior living and long-term care projects that Read More » Economical solutions for a luxury look
Taylor Architectural Photography Beautiful surroundings contribute to a positive and healthy atmosphere in any setting. The perception of quality Read More » The ah-ha! moment
During the DESIGN 2011 judging, while discussing the submissions with the other reviewers, I began to wonder when those involved in aging-specific Read More » Universal home design supports aging in place
Although most seniors want to stay in their homes and remain independent, their homes' design will present serious challenges, say presenters at the Read More » Independence, wellness, and choice at Laguna Honda
Colleen Riley, CMO, Laguna Honda Hospital, presented a session this morning at the Environments for Aging 2011 conference on the design and concepts Read More » ENERGY STAR announces new senior care building category
As of March 20, 2011, senior care communities are now eligible to receive an energy performance score by using EPA’s online energy measurement and Read More » The longitudinal process of culture change
One could scarcely spend any time at the Environments for Aging 11 conference without encountering the concept of “culture change,” surely one of the Read More » Technology’s role in the aging experience
The big question of how best to marry technology to a high-touch/low-tech business was tackled at an Environments for Aging conference roundtable Read More » Andrew Alden on the floor at EFA
The Environments for Aging conference is in full swing. I enjoyed both presenting and attending the workshop sessions yesterday. I appreciated the Read More » A thought-provoking opening
In an engaging, informative, and through-provoking opening keynote, Judah L. Ronch, PhD, Professor of Practice, Interim Dean, Erickson School, Read More » West Coast tsunami response
The impact of last week’s tsunami in Japan was felt around the world and our hearts go out to all of the people affected by this terrible tragedy. Read More » Mobile Polling Presents Better Voting Method for LTC Residents, Study Finds
Nursing home residents might have a new, effective way to let their voices be heard, according to a recent study by Penn Medicine researchers on a Read More » Medicare Fraud Prevention Campaign Targets Seniors
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Tuesday announced a nationwide TV and radio campaign to educate consumers—specifically Read More » U.S. has 15 Million Dementia Caregivers; Provide Care Valued at $200 Billion
There are nearly 15 million Alzheimer's disease and dementia caregivers in the United States, according to the “2011 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Read More » Older Adults Not Getting Recommended Preventive Services, HHS Report Finds
Critical gaps exist between older Americans who receive potentially lifesaving preventive services and those who do not, according to a new report Read More » Alzheimer’s Foundation Trains New York Nursing Students on Dementia Care
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), and its membership division Dementia Care Professionals of America, recently teamed up with the Read More » Dealing with the fear factor of other residents
At first the behaviors of some of the residents in this facility frightened me. I thought the staff would use behavior modification techniques in Read More » Bad Reactions to Meds Account for 1.1 Million Yearly ER Visits by Older Americans
Adults aged 50 and older comprise 51.5% of all emergency department visits each year due to adverse reactions to medications, according to a study by Read More » NCAL Report Finds 18 States Changed Assisted Living Regulations in 2010
The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) released its 2011 edition of Assisted Living State Regulatory Review earlier this week finding that at Read More » California Unveils State Plan for Alzheimer’s; Emphasizes LTC Policy Changes
California leaders recently completed a 10-year state plan for combating Alzheimer's disease, which is estimated to double among Californians by the Read More » Celebrate National Long-Term Care Administrator’s Week 2011
Working in a service industry, we administrators give a great deal of ourselves to others—the staff, residents, and families. We encourage all Read More » AMA Drops ‘Red Flags’ Lawsuit after Court Invalidates Application to Healthcare
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced this week that it has dropped a lawsuit challenging the Federal Trade Commission’s efforts to extend Read More » Nursing care penetration varies ‘significantly’
Across the largest 31 metropolitan markets, the penetration rate for nursing care beds is 12.2%, or approximately 12 nursing beds per every 100 aged Read More » Health Affairs Announces New Section on Long-Term Care
Policy journal Health Affairs, through the support of The SCAN Foundation, is launching a new long-term care-focused feature called “The Care Span,” Read More » Reimbursement Cuts Could Result in Negative Profit Margins for Hospices
Two recent cuts to Medicare reimbursement—the first regulatory and the second statutory—can potentially decrease the overall median Medicare profit Read More » Common Formats for Nursing Homes Available for Review
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released Common Formats for skilled nursing facilities, currently available as a beta Read More » Remaining continent
I was always a continent, incomplete quadriplegic. To go to the bathroom, two aides had to assist me to transfer. Needing that extra aide meant I had Read More » 