When I moved here, I did not know what would happen if the power went out. If anything I probably thought like a hospital, the facility's generator Read More »
A recent story tells how more than 4,500 mentally ill nursing home patients living in Illinois facilities will soon have the option of moving to Read More »
In addition to meeting the needs of residents, enhancing community relations, and increasing the visibility of and referrals to the nursing home, Read More »
When the family of a prospective resident begins the search for an assisted living or nursing community, the quality of care they will receive is Read More »
Americans have moved from the cane to the wheelchair to the walker and now the mobile scooter to assist them in mobility. While the cane and the Read More »
I am halfway through radiation treatments that should end my intense cancer treatment for awhile. During these past few months I have had to keep Read More »
Every year, as part of our DESIGN coverage, our jurors participate in a roundtable discussion. This year, they met with DESIGN Editor Maureen Read More »
Whether you call an alternative dining venue an Internet café, a bistro, or an ice cream parlor, residents in long-term care communities love these Read More »
Recent discoveries about the health of active brains have many implications for people as they age. We now know that the mind, like the body's Read More »
Just as your organization uses operational, compliance, and financial audits to understand how well you are meeting your mission and objectives, Read More »
At a glance… Long-term care providers must ensure that their skin tear procedures and practices reflect the current literature and clinical Read More »
The behind-the-scenes review process is the yearly event that precedes the publication of DESIGN/Environments for Aging and the presentation of citations at the Environments for Aging Conference in March. Read More »
Some recent Internet statistics caught my eye and, frankly, surprised me. In a 2009 study,1 those 65 and older lead all other generational groups in Read More »
In a new study published in Biological Psychiatry, by Elsevier, researchers have related findings that are emerging from brain imaging scans to Read More »
The weekend was an amazing experience of witnessing selflessness, cooperation, extreme attention to detail, and how professionals of like interests can help and support each other and the industry that is their vocation and, in many cases, their avocation as well. Read More »
“News is news, but what do you do about it?” Turn to LTL for depth, analysis, perspective. It takes around 700 people to make Bob Kramer smile. 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 »
Balance/Mobility Program Biodex Medical Systems has introduced a new Balance and Mobility Program for older adults in senior care settings. The Read More »
At a glance… When evaluating a distressed property there are several questions that need to be addressed, including diagnosing problems, evaluating Read More »
As an ombudsman volunteer for the past six plus years, I have witnessed the effects of short staffing and have also heard many of the complaints Read More »
I wish the act of writing was more like curling-the Olympic sport, not the hairstyling ritual. I would just pick up a word, stare at it for a few Read More »
At a glance… Accidental deaths by hanging and entrapment should refocus nurse leaders' efforts on the important job of providing a safe environment Read More »
At a glance… State Medicaid program and reimbursement levels are in jeopardy of significant reductions as the continued economic downturn fuels 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 »
My mom and her good friend, Marion, just returned from their annual weeklong winter cruise in the Caribbean. Their adventure ended with some Read More »
