NAHB presents awards for 50+ housing

The National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Council has announced the winners of its 2014 Best of 50+ Housing Awards, which to aim honor excellence and innovation in design, development, lifestyle and marketing. Read More »

Close-knit seniors help foster students

It’s that time of year that is awash with sentiment. For a group of seniors at Ashby Ponds in Virginia, hearts, flowers and candy just won’t do. Read More »

Nursing study: Many hospitals are ‘lax’ in infection control protocols

A Columbia University nursing research study shows serious gaps in how infection-control protocols are followed in hospital ICUs, which could leave nursing home partners at risk. Read More »

Tech partnership focuses on daily senior care and safety

A partnership that blends care coordination and sensor software will focus on daily senior care and safety.   Read More »

Pharmacies join effort to share prescription data

Five pharmacy chains agree to expand technologies to give consumers more access to health information.  Read More »

Dementia training provider adds ADL module

A national dementia education provider launches a 10-part training series for caregivers on approaching the activities of daily living. Read More »

Survey reveals physician dissatisfaction with EHRs

The majority of physicians are dissatisfied with their EHRs, a new survey finds.  Read More »

Survey shows how coupled seniors use technology

A new survey is providing insights into seniors’ use of the Internet, social media and cell phones and how these technologies affect their marriages or committed relationships. Read More »

Is it rejection of care or resident choice?

Clearing the blurred lines between choice and rejection of care ensures correct coding of the Minimum Data Set. Read More »

Study examines new payment model for dementia care

A new study seeks to show the value of home- and community-based care for those with memory disorders, in hopes that more insurers might cover the cost of such programs, leading people away from nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Read More »

Remote care of stroke patients saves money

A recent study shows the cost-effectiveness of telehealth when treating and managing people who have had strokes.  Read More »

Diabetes mobile app developer attracts strategic funding

A company that has developed a mobile prescription app for Type 2 diabetes secures $20 million in strategic funding.  Read More »

12 steps to QAPI: Step 2: Teamwork

In Step 2 of our series on achieving Quality Assurance Performance Improvement, Nell Griffin, LPN, EdM, explains the importance of team building and teamwork. Read More »

Long-Term Living editors are finalists for top journalism honor

An editorial package by the editors of Long-Term Living has earned them places as finalists for a Jesse H. Neal Business National Journalism Award, which has been called the Pulitzer Prize of business-to-business journalism. Read More »

Nominations open for 2014 OPTIMA Award

Nominations are now being accepted for Long-Term Living's OPTIMA Award, which recognizes innovative, outcome-oriented staff teamwork in long-term care facilities—teamwork that contributes to the optimum function and well-being of residents. All nursing homes and assisted living facilities nationwide are eligible. Find out more here. Read More »

Staff turnover impacts quality: studies

Consistent care from a stable nursing home staff improves the odds against adverse events, according to two recent studies. Read More »

Facility-to-community transition program success highlighted in report

A recent report highlights the success of a federal program to transition Medicaid recipients from long-term care facilities to home- and community-based settings, including reinstitutionalization rates and residential preferences of senior participants. Read More »

Ordering out

Even long-term care residents enjoy treating themselves to their favorite pizza, chicken, Chinese food or what have you. In congregate living, however, it can pose a problem. Read More »

Effects of Quebec fire extend south and across an ocean

In the wake of a Quebec senior home fire, Tennessee officials give thanks for their sprinklers and U.K. fire safety experts call for more protections for the elderly in housing facilities there. Read More »

Text messages improve diabetes care

A study shows that a text-messaging program for diabetics can result in better care and lower costs.  Read More »

ACOs report IT challenges

A new survey reveals ACOs are challenged by data-exchange issues, including a lack of suitable software.  Read More »

Bipartisan lawmakers strike deal to repeal SGR, set physician pay increases

A bipartisan team of lawmakers has struck a deal to repeal the sustainable growth rate (SGR) and set new guaranteed pay increase for physicians that provide services under Medicare. Read More »

The sweetest gift

A new project, timed to coincide with Valentine’s Day, aims to ease the effects of social isolation and depression in older adults. Read More »

Researchers develop heart failure risk assessment tool

Researchers at UCLA develop a risk calculator for heart failure.  Read More »

7 strategies for 2014

Grooming your business for 2014 and beyond involves fresh views, retrained skills and new ways to interact with the local markets. Read More »

Portable DVT compression device now available

A new battery-operated compression device to prevent deep vein thrombosis hits the market.  Read More »

HHS rule grants direct access to residents’ lab results

A new federal rule will allow senior care residents and their family designees direct access to lab test results, encouraging consumer care involvement. Read More »

Alzheimer’s, diabetes, arthritis focus of new collaboration

Government agencies, drug companies and disease-focused nonprofit organizations are joining forces to develop new methods of diagnosing and treating diseases more quickly and at less cost. Read More »

CDC wants high-tech diagnostics for influenza

The CDC is looking at wireless technology to speed up flu diagnoses and transmittal of results.  Read More »

February is American Heart Month

Heart health might be recognized in February, but a day should never go by without doing something to ensure cardiac health—exercise, diet or joining a friend. Read More »