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Nursing home associations merge

The new American Health Care Association will be a major force in Washington as it focuses on the challenges and issues of providing long-term care for America’s millions of elderly persons. Read More »

Disaster primer: When Mother Nature strikes

How "ready" are you for whatever Mother Nature can dish out? This disaster primer can help your organization prepare for—and live through—the financial impacts of a disaster. Read More »

One-on-one with… Kristy Brown

Long-Term Living sits down with Kristy Brown, MS, CCC-SLP, president and CEO of Centrex Rehab, Minneapolis, to discuss today's new opportunities for therapy services within the senior care market--including partnerships with companies once viewed as competitors. Read More »

ALFA 2013 Keynote: Are you a leader of possibilities?

The attendees at ALFA’s 2013 conference learn lessons about leadership (and Beethoven) from world-renowned orchestra conductor Benjamin Zander. Read More »

Long-Term Living wins big at ASHPE

Long-Term Living earns four awards for its content excellence from the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors.  Read More »

A resurgence of fraud cases based on quality allegations

Alleged poor quality charges are landing providers in the poorhouse. A look at cases based on poor quality of care and the subsequent verdicts handed down. Read More »

One-on-one with… Debra Doyle

Long-Term Living profiles Debra Doyle, COO of Erickson Living, on how her company has maintained—and grown—its census in these challenging times, including strategies in healthcare sales, information technology, operational programming and wellness services. Read More »

Heard at EFA: Soundbytes from EFA 2013

The editors of Healthcare Design and Long-Term Living collected the best thoughts, stats and take-home messages we heard in the session rooms, keynotes and hallways during EFA 2013. Read More »

Storms and flooding prompt LTC evacuations in Midwest

Rain, rain, go away—Several nursing homes in the storm-drenched Midwest are forced to evacute this week. Read More »

Our 2013 Leaders of Tomorrow awards

We're proud to introduce the five winners of Long-Term Living's Leaders of Tomorrow awards program, chosen for their determination, their creativity and their vital contributions to the long-term care industry. Read More »

Leaders of Tomorrow: Roberto Muñiz

Congratulations to the second of our five 2013 Leaders of Tomorrow award winners: Roberto Muñiz, MPA, LNHA, FACHCA, president and CEO of The Francis E. Parker Memorial Home, Piscataway, N.J. Read how he turned adult day care service into a brand new business avenue. Read More »

Leaders of Tomorrow: Barry Berman

Congratulations to the first of our five 2013 Leaders of Tomorrow award winners: Barry Berman, CEO, Chelsea Jewish Foundation, Chelsea, Mass. Read how he adapted the Green House model to create the nation's first assisted living home designed especially for residents with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and multiple sclerosis. 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 »

$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 »

Ensign Group adds three more SNFs in Texas

While some skilled nursing facilities are being sold off due to budget cuts, the Ensign Group seems to be on a buying spree. Read More »

REITs, acquisitions impact senior housing rankings list

It’s not exactly a building boom yet, but things are looking brighter for the senior housing market, according to ALFA’s new senior living provider rankings. Read More »

Staff scheduling strategies for better care and better business

Are your staff scheduling processes as fair, balanced and tightly connected to your census and acuities as they should be? Two experts explain why even small changes in staffing can add up to big savings. Read More »

Boomers and seniors primed for digitial marketing

Seniors get a bad rap when it comes to technology, but they’re America’s fast-growing dempgraphic is certain digital technologies. Have you "seniorized" your media marketing streams? Read More »

Consistent nursing staff related to fewer rehospitalizations in SNFs

Licensed nurse retention seems to curb readmissions, and vice-versa. Read More »

LTC and mental health services: Collaboration is a financial win-win

Long-term care providers and behavioral health services should go hand in hand in aging care, experts say. If your facility can’t provide or fund mental health services, partner for them—and everyone wins. Read More »

Winter weather is a marketing opportunity

No one can control the weather, but we can control the risks that older people and their caregivers face when the snow piles up. Contributor Luke Fannon explains how the right strategy can turn the perfect storm into a powerful marketing opportunity. 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 »

What’s worth waiting for?

Standing in line with nothing to do is tedious and boring. Imagine how magnified that is for the elderly to spend their time—waiting. Read More »

Brookdale responds to 911 CPR case

The parent company of the California senior living facility involved in a controversial 911 call responds to public outcry over corporate policies and an employee's refusal to administer CPR. Read More »

My Hospice Notebook

Calling all hospices: Are you ready for a challenge? Today is the launch of my "Hospice Notebook." Gather your ideas, projects, initiatives and missions. My inbox is yours. Read More »

Assisted Living Concepts sold to investment firm for $278 M

A Wisconsin senior living company is the latest buyout as investment firms rescue their distressed properties. Read More »

LTC needs to play active role in meds disposal, pharmacy group says

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s new proposed rule for controlled substance disposal needs more clarification when it comes to long-term care facilities, a national pharmacy group says. Read More »

UnitedHealthcare partners with largest U.S. retirement community

An unusual partnership between a Medicare insurance carrier and a fast-growing retirement community creates new business models for both. Read More »

National Federation of Nurses merges with teacher’s union

Rather than hooking up with other nursing groups, this nursing union is joining forces with another group of nurturers--the American Federation of Teachers. Read More »

Marketing strategies to reduce hospital readmissions

With the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' mandated penalties at issue, hospitals and long-term care organizations are strategizing ways to reduce readmissions. Local communication and partnerships can go a long way in cutting down on traffic through the emergency room's "revolving door." Read More »