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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.
Therapy billing fraud: When will LTC learn?
Providers who overbill or fudge their therapy services are on the DOJ’s radar more than ever. So why is there still so much therapy billing fraud? Read More » Top 10 dementia care rules for nursing homes
How well does your facility comply with the State Operations Manual's new rules concerning dementia care? Read More » CarePatrol top senior placement franchise in nation
CarePatrol Franchise System has been natmed the No. 1 senior placement franchise in the nation for the seventh consecutive year. CarePatrol helps families find assisted living, independent living, memory care and nursing homes. Read More » Story of my life
Taking a deeper, much more extensive look at a resident's life history is becoming a key part of progressive care plans, especially for those with dementia. Read More » Medication Management Partners gets a new CEO
The Illinois-based long-term care pharmacy brings in a 36-year veteran as its new CEO. Read More » Activity programming: An administrator’s view
How can administrators support activity programming and make their activities directors the best they can be? An Arizona assisted living owner/operator explains the value of encouraging new ideas. Read More » The 2017 Leaders of Tomorrow nominations are open!
Do you know a caregiver, administrator, trainer or other leader who is super-passionate about improving quality care and professional care delivery for older adults and has championed initiatives that go far beyong his or her job dedscription? I Advance Senior Care's Leaders of Tomorrow award program is looking for senior care leaders who go above and beyond just "doing a good job." Read More » Elder falls prevention
While there's no silver bullet to prevent falls, several strategies can reduce the risks, says a rehabilitation services provider. Read More » The best of 2016
CMS mandates, dementia care strategies, cross-team collaboration and ageism culture change—We checked our web visits and social media stats to see which in-depth articles were the most popular among our readers in 2016. Did you miss any of these? Read More » Foundations for a powerful Giving Program
What makes a strong and healthy charitable giving program? The President and CEO of the Asbury Foundation shares how to create a philanthropic program that keeps on giving throughout the year, not just during the holidays when generosity tends to spike. Read More » Value-driven senior living design
What values are driving the design of today’s senior living communities? Linden Wood Village is an example of how senior living communtities can balance amenities and variety with safety and security, all while being good neighbors. Read More » Compliance and litigation in 2016
Long-Term Living’s legal expert Alan C. Horowitz, esq, RN, led readers through complex issues in risk management and compliance this year, including new mandates from CMS and new documentation regs. Read More » A year of memory care
Long-Term Living editors take stock of a year filled with advancements, setbacks and kittens in memory care news. Read More » SPONSORED BY:
Four ways to reduce employee injuries
By Marty Butler, Senior Vice President, Practice Leader, AssuranceRead how one assisted living community used a four-step risk management approach to lower its workers’ compensation costs Learn More » Leaders of Tomorrow
Leaders of Tomorrow would like to recognize professionals—especially those early in their careers—who already are making a difference on ... Read More » 10 ways to reduce UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the leading infection in long-term care and can manifest as serious symptoms. Learn how to reduce prevalence and bolster preventive programs. Read More » Growing into gray
Blogger Kathleen Mears has given herself freedom to stop coloring her hair and start loving her gray—even if it means showing her age. Read More » Financing affordable assisted living
The national need for affordable assisted living is surging, but how will we find the funds to build more? Read More » The ‘thankful for’ tree
This holiday season, blogger Kathleen Mears is grateful for the opportunity she and her fellow residents had to give thanks and participate in the celebrations. Read More » Five ways to spot employee talent
Statistics show engaged employees mean lower turnover and higher retention. That’s good for staff morale, residents and the bottom line. Read More » Wander management systems
Vendors weigh in on the evolving technology and the issue of balancing resident rights and safety. Read More » SPONSORED BY:
Prescriptive analytics: The next step in putting residents first
What if data could help navigate your healthcare journey the way traffic apps guide you on the best routes? Predictive analytics is the insight into the process and the outcomes. By Dan Hogan, President and CEO, Medalogix Learn More » Reducing HAIs and improving LTC resident health
Long-term care facilities and hospitals are becoming more aware of the need for diligent infection control in resident populations--including better training. Read More » What impact will Trump’s victory have on value-based healthcare?
As Republicans take control of the executive and legislative branches, how will the new Administration impact healthcare's initiatives and priorities? Healthcare information technology experts weigh in on key policy issues moving forward. Read More » Reconnecting families through Sweet Melodies
Can music connect an old memory to a new one? Virginia's Commonwealth Senior Living created a music program to bring families together with residents with dementia. Read More » The changing season of CMS
As the season shifts into fall, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is launching a new season of regulations for long-term and post-acute care. Read More » Six keys to an effective infection preventionist
Set your infection preventionist up for success by understanding the role and responsiblities beyond what's mandated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Read More » How the RAI Manual changes encourage collaboration
AANAC's Judi Kulus, RN breaks down the impacts of the new RAI Manual changes and why SNF needs to collaborate better among their care teams and with their outside partners—including therapy providers and home health. Read More » In the middle of ordinary things
Resident blogger Kathleen Mears was getting ready for a day out until she got a somber reminder that we shouldn’t take our days, or our routines, for granted. Read More » 