Pamela Tabar
Pamela Tabar was editor-in-chief of I Advance Senior Care from 2013-2018. She has worked as a writer and editor for healthcare business media since 1998, including as News Editor of Healthcare Informatics. She has a master’s degree in journalism from Kent State University and a master's degree in English from the University of York, England.
FDA: Research should focus on earlier Alzheimer stages
Clinical trials, more accurate diagnoses and new drug research are all part of extending quality of life for those with dementia. Read More » CMS releases hospice utilization tool
The new data set will allow for easier analytics on how—and where—hospice serCMS releases hospice utilization toolvices are being delivered. Read More » Survey: Assisted living improves quality of life
Although many seniors say they want to age in place, life often gets better once they move to an assisted living community. Read More » Watch for signs of malnutrition
When it comes to malnutrition among older adults, quality matters more than quantity. Read More » CareLinx, CareAcademy partner for online training
The two companies will combine efforts to expand online training for caregivers of older adults, both in a community and at home. Read More » MedPAC and the 5-star rating systems
MedPAC is speaking out against CMS’ new five-star rating system for hospitals, citing flaws and unecessary reporting. Will the initiative spill over into senior care as well? Read More » Pat Giorgio wins 2016 NCAL pioneer award
The assisted living association honored Giorgio for her leadership roles on the national level with AHCA/NCAL and her efforts within the state of Iowa. Read More » Primaris and Digital Collaboration Solutions merge
The merger of the two companies, which had worked as partners since May 2015, will bring new care coordination expertise to Primaris’ growing quality improvement resources. Read More » NIC: SNF occupancy down, but Medicaid per diem hits 5-year high
Skilled nursing occupancy has declined to a five-year low, but the news is good for Medicaid per diem revenue, according to Q2 data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). Read More » SCPC to Congress: Fix conflicting oversight and definitions of ‘LTC pharmacy’
As senior care continues to spread into an array of settings, providers can be confused by the patchwork of regulations and the conflicting definitions of what constitutes a long-term care pharmacy. Read More » The nurse practitioner’s role in SNF dementia care
Primary care clinicians are the top care providers overall for those with dementia, but nurse practitioners are providing increasing amounts of predominant care for those living in a long-term care facility. Read More » Deciphering SNAP: The other kind of dementia
Two independent studies say SNAP doesn’t lead to Alzheimer’s disease, but scientists still aren’t sure how it develops. Read More » More families say no to feeding tubes for advanced dementia
Increasing awareness about the stages of advanced dementia can help families make more informed decisions on tube feeding. Read More » Berkadia moves into seniors housing investment sales
The commercial real estate company is investing in its Seniors Housing and Healthcare Group by expanding its national platform to include investment sales. Read More » Healthcare companies rise to Forbes’ Cloud 100 list
Forbes has released its first top 100 list dedicated to cloud computing companies, and several healthcare software companies are making a strong debut. Read More » Resident death shines spotlight on shift changes
A resident death at a five-star facility shows that accidents can happen anywhere—and serves as a reminder to shore up documentation and diligence during shift changes. Read More » FDA nixes 19 antibacterial handwash ingredients
The final rule issued today forces companies to remove 19 different ingredients from over-the-counter products because they haven’t proven to be effective in preventing the spread of illness and could do more harm than good. Read More » Some Alzheimer’s cases are better off on drugs, study says
In the past few years, most nursing homes have been reducing the use of antipsychotic drugs in favor of non-pharmacological interventions. But some people with certain Alzheimer's symptoms have a much high risk of relapse if drugs are withdrawn. Read More » Study: Invest in heart health now or pay later
A 14-year study indicates that as the number of older adults continues to climb over the next 44 years, the heart failure rate could triple. Read More » Building for medical care and amenities
In the eternal battle to win over move-ins, senior housing relies on design to support both quality medical care and hospitality amenities. Read More » New certification body launches for assisted living executives
There’s a new certification body in town and its goal is to create standards for the knowledge and skills needed by an assisted living executive director. Read More » LeadingAge CAST expands medication management matrix
The portfolio of free resources helps providers explore various technology for supporting medication management. Read More » WoundRounds launches mobile charting app
Documenting wound care just got easier, as a leading application gets mobile. Read More » What senior communities need to know about Zika
The Zika virus is not expected to spread rampantly throughout the United States, but senior living communities in southern states or high-risk areas like Miami can take proactive precautions to reduce risk to residents, staff and visiting families. Read More » LTC organizations secure discount for movie night licenses
The old reel-to-reel movies may have given way to DVDs and streaming videos, but keeping your “movie night” legal still requires public performance license. Luckily, there's a sale on licenses for the rest of 2016. Read More » Flu season: An opportunity for training
Despite sunshine and warm temperatures, influenza season is right around the corner. Are your staffers trained in the policies and protocols concerning vaccinations? Read More » Judge: CMS fails to educate on maintenance therapy coverage changes
Too many beneficiaries—and their doctors—still don’t realize that maintenance therapies are now covered by Medicare, ruled a U.S. District Court judge. Read More » Illinois passes family caregiver leave law
The prairie state joins 4 other states and the District of Columbia in allowing employees to use their accrued paid sick days for a family member’s care instead of their own. Read More » UpToDate adds sleep medicine
The addition formalizes sleep medicine as a specialty and makes its diagnostic information and treatment guidelines accessible to clinicians, including those in geriatrics. Read More » 