The words “MDS 3.0” undoubtedly trigger a number of disparate thoughts in a director of nursing's (DON's) mind. This is going to be a year of Read More »
There has been much confusion related to Do Not Resuscitate orders, or DNRs, within the medical community and when they are effective outside a Read More »
“News is news, but what do you do about it?” Turn to LTL for depth, analysis, perspective. Tens of millions of elderly people in the EU suffering Read More »
At a glance… Rethinking values and practices brings everyone together to create a homelike environment at all levels of care. After analyzing the Read More »
Like the great TV detective Columbo, Long-Term Living columnist Gary Tetz (Funny You Should Ask) always has one more question. In this bimonthly 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 »
David J. Stern Behavioral monitoring offers senior living communities a unique tool to enhance resident safety and independence, and can help Read More »
When I came here to live, an aide offered to do my laundry at home because the facility did not use fabric softener. When she could no longer do Read More »
One-third of people over the age of 65 wait longer than necessary for lifesaving, new kidneys because their doctors fail to put them in a queue for Read More »
At press time, the legislative landscape in Washington has changed dramatically. A Republican, Sen. Scott Brown, was elected to the Massachusetts Read More »
In late 2008, I was grappling with the problem of trying to prioritize in-house and continuing education training programs for our 100 therapists Read More »
The Director of Nursing said when she is arranging resident medical appointments and transportation, she is asked to send along the resident's photo Read More »
by R. Aaron Warnock, Director of Product Management, G5 Search Marketing The decision to seek-out a managed living environment for a senior can Read More »
Leaders at all levels of an organization need to be available, approachable, and visible. If leaders spend all of their time in their offices, how Read More »
My civic-minded in-laws created a dining companion program at their continuing care retirement community. Couples invite singles who sign up for the Read More »
When I first came here, there were 96 residents. We had plenty of gowns, bed linens, washcloths, and towels. But over the years the number of Read More »
A long-term care facility accused in a civil action of fatal negligence might be tempted to settle quickly to avoid months of aggravation and bad Read More »
by Nancy Hall, VP of Client Services at G5 Search Marketing It's hard to miss all the talk about baby boomers and seniors flocking to social Read More »
The benefits of turning assisted living facilities into intergenerational buildings can be enormous. Developing a “grandparent” program for the Read More »
When I moved here 18 miles from my home, medical director Dr. C. became my doctor. My hometown doctor of 13 years did not choose to follow me here. 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 »
by Jody O’Donnell, SEO Manager, G5 Search Marketing“You need SEO.” “Your Web site has to be optimized.” “You don’t want to be the only senior Read More »
The snowstorm started Friday morning. Looking out the window, it appeared that it was falling from a dump truck in the sky. The flakes were large and Read More »
I understand with the long term care restructuring going on in New York State, there’s a movement from nursing homes toward assisted living, Read More »
Securing and retaining staff, keeping them happy and content continue to be a major and very expensive problem in assisted living and long-term care. Read More »
