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.
Cause for alarm
Resident blogger Kathleen Mears wonders about changing policy so the fire alarm isn’t a signal for residents and visitors to panic. Read More » Continuing education: Traditional vs. technology-based approaches
Online education may be a popular method, but in some situations, nothing can replace face-to-face learning. Read More » Undone by a cord
Resident blogger Kathleen Mears relies on a call light in the bathroom, so when the cord was too long and ripped in half, she relied on some aides’ quick thinking until a more permanent fix could be made. Read More » BPCI Model 3: Bonanza or boondoggle?
There’s an argument to be made for being an early adopter with Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) Model 3, but there are also questions about how much participants will ultimately save. Read More » 3 tips for finding the perfect MDS coordinator
A veteran RN/MDS Coordinator discusses what skills and assessments are most important when hiring a new employee in the crucial role of overseeing the facility's Minimum Data Set documentation. Read More » SPONSORED BY:
Simplifying oxygen tank monitoring
By Michaela McSheffrey, COO of MIJA Automated alerts on oxygen tanks can provide a safety valve for residents who rely on oxygen and can help busy caregivers keep track of which tanks are running low. Learn More » Pneumonia and a dose of mortality
Resident blogger Kathleen Mears caught pneumonia and caught herself taking stock of her life, too. Read More » The lost generations
Honoring those who have served soon will take on a new meaning as a new generation of veterans enters the long-term care system and nursing homes become a battleground for post-traumatic stress and dementia. Read More » CMS’ Final Rule: Is it a win for residents?
Two business administration academics take an early look at what CMS' Final Rule for long-term care reform legislation will mean. Read More » The care conundrum
Resident blogger Kathy Mears watches how one resident’s changing health condition affects her family. That requires a lot of coordination for staff to communicate and keep everyone updated on an institutional level. Read More » How does your memory care facility rank?
Memory care thought leaders gathered in at the Memory Care Forum to discuss the state of the industry and look ahead at what’s to come. Read More » Staffing and quality
New approaches to staffing and scheduling can improve safety, raise quality and encourage employees to work better together. Read More » Animal comforts
Aminals have a special power to connect with seniors, including those whose dementia makes it hard for them to communicate. Furry, fuzzy and feathered assistants help their human counterparts engage residents with company and comfort near the end of life. Read More » SPONSORED BY:
Making reading easier for people with dementia
By Peter S. Dixon, MD, FACP, and Susan Ostrowski, CCC-SLP, Reading2ConnectPeople can obtain a lot of joy and brain stimulation from reading, but those with dementia need materials that are easy for them to see and access while also holding their interest. Learn More » The Human Connection Model for memory care
In this segment of our original research series, learn how each resident’s personal story can be used to enhance communication, interaction and care delivery. Read More » Defuse disputes with arbitration clauses
Properly drafted arbitration clauses can help reduce resident disputes, but families may still need help understanding the terms. Read More » How living at a CCRC changed my tune
Senior music major Haley Jenkins reflects on how spending her final year of college living at retirement community has taught her about life—and changed her plans for the future. Read More » Affording the household model
“Household model” senior living environments are attractive to residents for their person-centered care and resident quality of life, but are they financially viable? Read More » SPONSORED BY:
Adding Medicaid to your mix
By Chris Junker, CEO of Procura Leveraging technology can maximize revenue and diversification of home healthcare service, especially in the complex environment of serving the Medicaid-eligible population. Learn More » Seniors with RA may have lower cancer survival rate
Researchers found relationship between cancer mortality rate and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is more pronounced in tumors with longer expected survival rates, including breast and prostate cancers. Read More » Bridging mortgage gaps
Bridge loans can provide opportunities for solid financial footing when times get tough. Read More » SPONSORED BY:
The top 10 CMS Life Safety Code citations
By Josh Malbogat, Director of Senior Living for TheWorxHub by Dude SolutionsOnly 1 in 5 facilities is deficiency free each year. Is your site in the clear on the top 10 Life Safety citations? Learn More » A garden grows
When an employee cleared and planted some greenery, blogger Kathleen Mears and her fellow residents started to bloom—a good reminder that growth isn't only for the garden. Read More » SPONSORED BY:
Advance care planning: Easing the difficult conversation
By Dan Hogan, founder and CEO, Medalogix Discussing and documenting end-of-life choices is a key component of person-centered care, yet advance care planning is something we often put off far longer than we should. Learn More » The cost of payroll-based journal reporting adding up fast
Skilled nursing facilities are quickly finding the Payroll-Based Journal Reporting, mandated timekeeping regulations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, are more time-consuming than anticipated. Read More » Ethics and professionalism
Integrity and ethical standards can open doors for caregivers and show how professionalism can be a differentiator both in terms of staff and the business. Read More » MDS Update: Gearing up for Section GG charting
The new section, which documents a resident's functional ability and assistance levels, has a compliance date of October 1, 2016. Read More » Computer engagement reduces antipsychotic usage, improves quality of life
A Chesapeake Bay nursing home's two-year pilot uses technology to improve social engagement and life quality for those with dementia. Read More » And the 2016 OPTIMA Award winner is…
The judges give the 2016 OPTIMA Award to the Texas State Veterans Homes for its groundbreaking program examining the relationship of military post-traumatic stress to behaviors and dementia and its training program for caregivers. The program is in place at the organization's eight sites across the state. Read More » 