It's dinnertime and residents are being seated at impeccably dressed tables. Tonight's dinner is nutritionally well-balanced, colorful, and Read More »
Pharmaceutical and hazardous wastes are ever-present management challenges for long-term care (LTC) administrators. They are regulated by several Read More »
“You saved my life,” a Redstone Highlands' staff member once exclaimed to John Dickson, president and CEO of this faith-based, not-for-profit Read More »
Emily “Lizzie” Tobin, one of the program's farthest walkers, holds her certificate of recognition. Mary Ann Morse Nursing and Rehabilitation Read More »
Picture used with permission from Orkin Commercial Services. It comes out at night to gorge on human blood. It prefers unpleasant, uncomfortable Read More »
After I moved into a for-profit nursing home in 1996, it appeared there was plenty of everything, from food to linens. To me it seemed extravagant Read More »
The impact of last week’s tsunami in Japan was felt around the world and our hearts go out to all of the people affected by this terrible tragedy. Read More »
Emeritus Senior Living has issued emergency plans for all West Coast communities in response to today’s tsunami, according to its Web site. Read More »
Drivers Bill Och (left) and Dave Bramer keep The Peaks' vehicles in good condition while juggling the demands of busy schedules and dependent Read More »
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act restricts a resident’s either medical or personal information from being released to anyone Read More »
Raimundo Giusti, Floor Technician, Spring House Estates Fingerprints on the doors, dust bunnies in the corners, unpleasant aromas, and plain old Read More »
Over the past few years, alcohol dispensers along with hand washing sinks have become the standard in most healthcare settings. To a large extent it Read More »
Note: This feature is a digest of an article that won this past September's “2010 GE Award For Best Research Paper” from the National Investment Read More »
Among the many concerns of long-term care professionals, there is one problem that does not always get the attention it deserves. Every year in the Read More »
Offering transportation services to your resident population is a great amenity. However, vehicles are costly to purchase, maintain, and operate. Read More »
To maintain or increase occupancy, most nursing homes are looking for ways to improve the satisfaction of residents and their families. In that Read More »
The number of elderly individuals is increasing. By the year 2025, there are expected to be more than one billion persons over the age of 60 years Read More »
According to some industry experts, group purchasing organizations (GPOs) are still in their infancy, but are beginning to explode. Why? With Read More »
Long-Term Living Editor Maureen Hrehocik asked Mark Petruzzi, Green Seal's vice president of certification and strategic relations, to discuss the Read More »
At a glance… By employing a medication management system, LaVie Care Centers improved overall resident outcomes while it reduced waste and returns, Read More »
At a glance… Indoor air is two to 10 times more polluted than the air outside. It is imperative that long-term care facilities measure internal air Read More »
During the beginning of my stay here, cleaning my room was not a challenge. When I moved to a private room, I brought my computer and added Read More »
Any facility manager will tell you that the problems water pose have at some time or another kept him or her up nights. Slips and falls are key Read More »
At a glance… The long-term care industry is realizing the first priority of cleaning is not for appearance, it is for health's sake. This “hygienic Read More »
At a glance… Knollwood's decision to adopt a sustainable “green” cleaning strategy is based on the belief that a program rooted in best practices Read More »
In 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed the ENERGY STAR® program to promote and identify products that were energy Read More »
At many senior living facilities, change is constant. Rooms are repurposed and redesigned. Residents are always moving in, moving between rooms, and Read More »
