How do architectural students envision design that supports person-centered care in a long-term care setting? Kaye Brown invites you to take a look. Read More »
If you’ve ever used a senior placement company to generate leads, you’ve probably found them to be professional and hassle-free, serving both your Read More »
Don't believe claims that hand sanitizers and antiseptic products prevent MRSA infections. These statements are unproven, said the Food and Drug Read More »
Long-term care costs have continued to rise steadily each year, with the average cost of a private nursing home room having inflated 3.5% annually, Read More »
When I returned to my hotel room in a large American city recently, something seemed wrong. I just had that queasy feeling. A quick inventory of my Read More »
The National Health and Aging Trends Study, led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, will begin enrolling Read More »
“A popular misconception of brain development is that there is a specific period of development that levels off as people age. Your brain doesn’t know how old you are nor does it care,” says Emeritus Senior Living’s Paul Nussbaum, PhD, author of Save Your Brain and Brain Health Lifestyle. Read More »
New criteria and guidelines for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease have been published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Read More »
Last week in my first blog on partnering with hospitals in the ACO era, I offered a recap of a session I attended during the recent Assisted Living Read More »
The House passed late last week a FY2012 budget plan that would cut trillions in spending over the next decade, transforming Medicare to a voucher Read More »
Demand for long-term care facilities is strong and future prospects continue to look positive for services such as assisted living, nursing homes, Read More »
A few months ago I began searching for someone local to help drive me, run errands, and aid in other miscellaneous excursions. I preferred someone Read More »
This month, ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) announced the winners of its 2010 Student Competition, a juried national design competition Read More »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced four initiatives to improve coordinated care for people with Medicaid and Read More »
Twenty-five states reported a double-digit percentage increase in the number of residents with long-term care insurance, according to annual data Read More »
I recently ordered a privacy noise machine to test out for our long-term care projects in spaces where HR or payroll/billing issues are discussed. Read More »
Nursing home operator Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc., announced earlier this week that it has hired J.P. Morgan Securities to assist the company in Read More »
During a speech today at George Washington University, President Obama set a goal of reducing the U.S. deficit by $4 trillion within 12 years and Read More »
It was two years before a resident my age was admitted to my first nursing home. At that time I was usually busy on my computer doing a part-time Read More »
I Advance Senior CareI Advance Senior Care is the industry-leading source for practical, in-depth, business-building, and resident care i... Read More »
The conversation surrounding Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) has ratcheted up in recent weeks following an announcement by The Department of Read More »
Accountable Care Organizations are one of the hottest topics within healthcare circles right now. That much is not debatable, as hospitals and Read More »
A lot of product releases and vendor promises float into Long-Term Living's office inboxes each day, almost all of them with labels of uniqueness. 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 »
Aging is another step in the developmental journey of each person. At the Erickson School, we teach that there is still growth in the late stages 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 »
American HealthTech An industry leader and innovator for more than 30 years, American HealthTech provides clinical and financial software... Read More »
