Sandra Hoban
Sandra Hoban was on I Advance Senior Care / Long-Term Living’s editorial staff for 17 years. She is one of the country’s longest-serving senior care journalists. Before joining Long-Term Living, she was a member of the promotions department at Advanstar Communications. In addition to her editorial experience, Sandi has served past roles in print and broadcast advertising as a traffic and talent coordinator.
Research uncovers three issues responsible for ageism
Grandpa is too old to drive. Grandma keeps forgetting where her eyeglasses are. Many younger people foster these ageist attitudes, often unwarranted. As older Americans quickly outnumber the young, these discriminations need to be addressed. Read More » Poll: What do older Americans really know about long-term care?
Are boomers—and some Gen-Xers—in denial that they’ll ever need long-term care? A poll taken earlier this year indicates many Americans over 40 years of age, don’t see themselves as “old.” Read More » Long-term care is slow to adopt health information technology
It’s time for long-term care to stop resisting the use of health information technology and embrace it to provide better care for residents, according to a report from the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology. Read More » LTC Outlook: Too many seniors, not enough caregivers
The surge in the senior population has been predicted for years, and the market is already seeing shortages in caregivers. While most newly-65 people do not yet require long-term care, who will care for them when they do? Read More » SNFs soon may face penalties for avoidable readmissions
Next year, in an effort to improve quality of care, skilled nursing facilities may share the penalties already levied to hospitals for 30-day Medicare hospital readmissions. Read More » Parkinson’s disease organizations unite to raise awareness of the need to participate in clinical trials
Clinical trials serve a crucial role in bringing new medications and treatments to the people who suffer from various disease. But it takes people willing to take the time to participate. Recently, 16 international organizations have banded together to encourage participation in Parkinson's disease trials. Read More » $91.5 million elder neglect verdict stands
The punishment fits the crime, as a circuit judge upholds the damages levied against a skilled nursing facility that is part of a billion-dollar LTC corporation. Read More » Obama proposes $7.6 billion increase in vets’ LTC benefits
President Obama has proposed a $152.7 billion budget to expand access to healthcare, eliminate disability claim backlogs and end homelessness for veterans. Read More » Assisted living 2013: On the upswing
Two top industry executives share their insights on assisted living’s climate and trends. Assisted living survived the economic downturn and the collapse of the housing market intact and it is geared up and ready to continue moving forward. Read More » SNFs included in Rhode Island’s first nurse residency program
In addition to hospitals and clinics, nursing homes will be a practice setting in a newly developed Rhode Island nurse residency program. Read More » Researchers develop drug that kills cancer tumors in mice
One drug that has been shown to shrink tumors is being readied for human safety testing. Read More » AMDA Foundation names its 2013 Medical Director of the Year
AMDA Foundation presents its annual Medical Director of the year award at its 2013 conference in Washington, D.C. Read More » Self-management of chronic diseases can keep seniors healthy
A new program of self-management of chronic conditions is designed to provide seniors with the tools to take charge of their conditions to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Read More » Puppy love can be risky for the elderly
Pets, especially pets trained to respond to the elderly, are welcome guests—and even permanent residents—at some nursing homes. However, research indicates that it might be better to leave pups at home. Read More » Florida nursing home background checks may include residents
Employees are subject to background checks before they are hired at an LTC facility. Residents may soon be included in that process. Read More » Consistent nursing staff related to fewer rehospitalizations in SNFs
Licensed nurse retention seems to curb readmissions, and vice-versa. Read More » New dementia quality measures approved for LTC
Many health professionals feel that dementia is under-diagnosed in nursing home residents, which may lead to poorly coordinated care or inappropriate care. Read More » Okla. bill would drop degree requirement for SNF administrators
What asset is more valuable in a SNF administrator—education or experience? Oklahoma state legislatures and the state's Board of Examiners are at odds on the question. Read More » Clocking in on Daylight Savings Time
It’s said that no one can turn back (or ahead) the hands of time. But, au contraire, every year on the second Monday of March, people get up, get to work bleary-eyed and try to adjust to the TIME CHANGE!!! Read More » CDC: ‘Nightmare’ bacteria found in 18 percent of nursing homes
Deadly, potentially untreatable antibiotic-resistant bacteria are found in nursing homes and hospitals in 42 states. Read More » One-on-one with… Peter Reed
Peter Reed, PhD, CEO of Pioneer Network, spoke with Long-Term Living about the roots of culture change and today's campaign against ageism. How far has person-centered care come and what still needs to be done? Read More » Striking SNF workers are back on the job in Conn.
After months on the picket line and Supreme Court judgment, striking SNF workers return to their facilities and their residents hope the worst is behind them. Read More » Iowa grapples with providing LTC for sex offenders
Everyone ages…even criminals and sex offenders. Specialized senior populations are adding new wrinkles to the fabric of long-term care. Read More » Study: Red wine protects against hearing loss and cognitive decline
Enjoying a glass of red wine not only lifts one’s spirits and reduces the risk of heart disease, but it can also help a person maintain hearing and mental acuity. Read More » Florida looks to redefine assisted living
The conventional understanding of the assisted living category of senior care is just that—senior care—without a clear explanation of the populations served. Read More » New strains of MRSA found in nursing homes
Nursing homes have become breeding grounds for community-assisted MRSA, a new strain of bacterial infection that can be contracted by residents, their visitors and employees. Read More » Three appointees to the Commission on Long-Term Care announced
New trio of commissioners brings a wealth of experience to addressing the serious issues of services and supports for seniors and others with disabilities across the healthcare continuum. Read More » CMS to develop new record system for LTC hospitals
A new reporting system, created by CMS, will enable long-term care hospitals to provide more complete and accurate data on the quality of care their patients receive. Read More » Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day
For the first time, rheumatoid arthritis will take the healthcare spotlight in a day of education. It is a devastating disease that can afflict both the young and old. Read More » 