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.
25% of seniors don’t talk about end-of-life care, says UC study
Nobody like to talk about death. But not talking about it now could diminish your chances of having your end-of-life wishes known later, notes a study in JAMA. Read More » Atria Senior Living inspires curiosity through journaling
Need a good read? This senior living chain thinks the most interesting story this year just might be your own. Read More » Kindred leaving skilled nursing, focusing on home care
The Kentucky-based senior care chain is restructuring to focus on home health, rehabilitation and long-term acute care. Read More » New bathing glove eases hygiene tasks
The parent company of the Tena products has launched a disposable bathing glove designed with seniors in mind. Read More » ‘Brain pacemaker’ stimulates memory
Researchers from Canada and the United States have teamed up on phase II clinical trials for an implantable electrode designed to energize the brain’s memory circuit and perhaps slow cognitive decline. Read More » Federal judge blocks CMS ban on arbitration
A federal judge has issued a temporary halt on CMS’ final rule ordering LTC facilities to remove all arbitration agreements from their admissions materials. Read More » CMS finalizes site-neutral payment policies
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has finalized a rule that will change the way services are reimbursed in off-campus and on-campus settings. Read More » CMS proposes new payment models for diabetes prevention and wellness
National Diabetes Awareness month takes on extra meaning as Andy Slavitt, Acting Administrator of CMS, pushes for better diabetes care. Read More » Sanjay Gupta on longevity
What's the secret to a long and healthy life? CNN's Chief Medical Officer Sanjay Gupta speaks on health, wellness and longevity at this week's LeadingAge Annual Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Read More » Welltower sales to reach $4.1B in its 2016 portfolio repositioning
Kingpin REIT Welltower is continuing its repositioning in a massive Q4 deal that includes selling a 75 percent stake in a senior care portfolio to two companies in China. Read More » Training for dementia-friendly communication
The didactic approach to training doesn’t work for everyone, and those who serve residents with dementia say staff training is a lot more than words. Read More » NASL elects new board officers
MatrixCare’s John Damgaard will head up the association’s new board of directors, along with four other officer electees. Read More » LeadingAge CAST launches care coordination technology selection tools
The latest product selection tools can help providers choose the best care planning and care coordination technology to fit their needs. Read More » Netsmart buys HealthMEDX, invests in LTC
The deal gives the Kansas-based technology platform provider a direct foothold in the long-term care market. Read More » The psychology of rehab
Fretting about CJR and rehab outcomes? Here’s why one of the best additions to your rehabilitation service line might be a psychologist. Read More » Call for papers: Memory care innovation
The Institute for the Advancement of Senior Care (IASC) is looking for the brightest and best ideas for delivering quality memory care across all types of dementia. Read More » Blue skies for senior living
Views of nature are healthy, and one company has found a way to brings the sunrises and sunsets indoors. Read More » Advancing wound care technology
Wounds that measure themselves? New technology makes it almost that simple. Check out the hot wound care advancements from this year’s American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living conference. Read More » How much does blood pressure matter?
Older adults may reduce their risk of cardiovascular problems and stroke by taking an extra-aggressive approach to blood pressure management, says a NEJM study. Read More » Antipsychotics raise risk of pneumonia in residents with Alzheimer’s
Residents with Alzheimer's disease who are taking antipsychotic medications should be watched closely for pneumonia, especially during flu season. Read More » Pat Summitt clinic designed for dementia
The new Alzheimer’s clinic, named for the Lady Vols Head Coach, sports dementia-friendly design. Read More » 2016 OPTIMA Award: The complete coverage
What happens when dementia and post-traumatic stress intersect in the nursing home environment? The winner of the 2016 Long-Term Living OPTIMA Award has spent three years developing a program to train caregivers how to interact with veterans—and how to document their positive and negative behavioral interventions to increase everyone’s ability to provide better person-centered care. Read More » Saluting service
Special activities for veteran residents can help them combat isolation and cope with memories of the war experience, especially those with post-traumatic stress. Read More » 2016 OPTIMA Award: An honored memory
What happens when dementia and post-traumatic stress intersect in the nursing home environment? The winner of the 2016 Long-Term Living OPTIMA Award has spent three years developing a program to train caregivers how to interact with veterans—and how to document their positive and negative behavioral interventions to increase everyone’s ability to provide better person-centered care. Read More » Admissions, discharges and data-sharing
Will hospitals and nursing homes ever be able to agree on a standard set of data to share during patient transfers? Thought leaders at the annual NASL meeting discuss the current regs—and what needs to happen next. Read More » ACHCA, NAB to co-launch national NHA training program
The two organizations are hoping to set national standards for administrators-in-training and their preceptors. Read More » Behavioral intervention for veterans: Words that work
Managing behaviors in residents with dementia can be a challenge for caregivers. Veteran residents have special needs and behaviors that can stem from wartime flashbacks, post-traumatic stress and other circumstances. The 2016 OPTIMA Award winner, the Texas Land Board State Veterans Homes, offers suggestions on successful verbal interventions for veteran residents. Read More » Study: Frailty screening can help residents weigh surgery risks
Screening older residents for frailty can help doctors assess the risks of surgery and can motivate pre-surgery improvements. Read More » Taking antibiotics can raise C. diff infection risk for residents nearby
Can taking antibiotics affect a roommate's risk for C. diff? A new JAMA study says yes. Read More » 