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Electric wheelchairs: A potential safety hazard

Regular maintenance and inspection are keys to reducing potential fire hazards in long-term care facilities and for the elderly and/or those with disabilities who reside in the community. Read More »

Put a lid on it

Some simple advice on infection prevention can solve the age-old controversy between men and women on keeping the toilet seat up or down. Read More »

Top 10 blogs of 2014

Blogs about safety, marketing and resident quality of life were hot for the brand's readers, website visitors and social media friends and followers this year. Read More »

How to protect residents from scams

Con artists never take a holiday, and their favorite targets are seniors. What should your organization be doing year-round to educate residents on being "savvy shoppers and donators" and to help protect them from becoming victims of telemarketing scams and financial fraud? Read More »

Top 10 articles of 2014

Quality improvement, staffing, regulatory and operational design issues were among the hot topics for the brand’s readers, website visitors and social media friends and followers in 2014. Read More »

Antipsychotic drug linked to dangerous skin inflammation

A drug manufacturer adds a new warning about an antipsychotic drug's possible interactions. Read More »

A growing demographic: Older Americans with disabilities

The next 20 years will see a rapid increase in the number of older Americans with disabilities as boomers continue to step across the senior threshold. Read More »

FDA approves new antibiotic for UTIs

A new antibiotic drug will add another weapon in the arsenal to combat resistant infections and complicated urinary tract infections. Read More »

CMS policies, new technologies will change home health: Survey

Home health will see a greater use of data-gathering technology in 2015 but also will face changing regulations, according to a new survey. Read More »

SCOTUS schedules case on healthcare exchange subsidies

The Supreme Court has granted a March date to hear King v. Burwell, a case that challenges the government’s reach in giving tax-credit subsidies for health insurance coverage purchased via state health exchanges. Read More »

Balance may indicate stroke, dementia risk in elderly

Over 65? How well you can balance on one leg may be an indicator of brain health and the risk of deep brain stroke or dementia, according to a study. Read More »

It is the thought that counts

Even residents in nursing homes feel the joy in giving as well as receiving. Simple heartfelt gifts are the ones that will be remembered—and treasured—throughout the years. Read More »

Gallup survey: Nurses outrank all professions on honesty and ethics

Who do Americans trust most? You might—or might not—be surprised by the findings of a recently released public opinion poll. Read More »

Challenges to Medicare, Medicaid ahead

A recent congressional hearing is precursor as to what lies ahead for Medicare and Medicaid in reform efforts to reduce costs. Read More »

2015 Business Outlook: Important dates

Antipsychotic medications and therapy are just two aspects of care delivery that will be affected by deadlines in 2015. Read More »

Malnutrition in seniors should be addressed by Congress, GSA says

Congress should make changes to current laws to address malnutrition in older adults, according to the Gerontological Society of America. Read More »

LeadingAge Ziegler 150 details tech use among providers

A new report details current use of technology among senior living communities and also identifies areas of potential growth. Read More »

Flu: High-dose vaccine shows benefit in LTC residents

A high-dose flu vaccine is significantly better than a regular flu shot at boosting the immune response to the flu virus in frail, older residents of long-term care facilities, according to the results of a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study funded by a vaccine manufacturer. Read More »

Coalition challenges the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

A coalition claims federal nutritional guidelines ignore the nutritional needs of children, older adults and ethnic minorities. Read More »

Delivering dynamics

Long-term and post-acute care providers will grapple with crucial issues in 2015, and will have to put the pieces together amid new business models and new initiatives. The key is to look forward instead of back. Read More »

2015 Business Outlook: Technology

Part six of our series on challenges facing those serving older adults looks at technology trends that are increasing connectivity, easing the delivery of person-centered care and preserving resident dignity. Read More »

2015 Business Outlook: Professionalism

Part five of our series on challenges facing those serving older adults examines ways in which providers are authenticating their professionalism to help them communicate quality and differentiate themselves among those seeking services. Read More »

Largest healthcare workers’ union hits the picket lines in NY

The nation's largest healthcare workers union holds a picket to protest benefit cuts and contract struggles. Read More »

Tennessee will use federal funding to experiment with LTSS

Tennessee will receive up to $65 million over the next two years to implement and test its State Health Care Innovation Plan, including the provision of long-term services and supports. Read More »

Nursing home care, rehab hospital care not equal, group maintains

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission should reject a proposal to pay the same amount for rehabilitation care whether it occurs in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital or a nursing home, the American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association says. Read More »

2015 Business Outlook: Staffing

The fourth installment of our multi-part series on challenges facing the senior living industry examines efforts to recruit, replace and maintain workers as the need for aging services increases. Read More »

SAGE announces new board members, officers

The Society for the Advancement of Gerontological Enironments has elected new board members and officers. Read More »

2015 Business Outlook: Quality

The third installment of our multi-part series on challenges facing those serving older adults looks at governmental and other efforts to improve quality. Read More »

New fabric can monitor biomedical data

A fabric that can monitor and transmit biomedical data could become medical "smart gowns."  Read More »

Ohio CCRC takes $23.3M in bonds

Friendship Village of Dublin will use the funds to continue to pursue various projects included in its master plan over the next five years, according to specialty investment bank Ziegler, which closed on the issue. Read More »