Three caregivers from Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center face felony charges for ignoring a sick, bleeding resident and then dragging him across the floor. Read More »
A new Avalere assessment of quality measures finds many important medical conditions are not represented in Medicare's pay-for-quality programs. Read More »
For many, eight hours of uninterrupted sleep is unheard of. Tossing and turning, waking up and going back to sleep is their nightly ritual. What do sleep habits have to do with Alzheimer’s disease? Read More »
If strong, active and young people can become dehydrated, imagine how easily older adults can lose fluids if not closely monitored. Do you know the symptoms of dehydration? Read More »
Is there ever a good reason for staff not to respond to a resident’s call light? Of course, all call lights are not emergencies, but will one that is an emergency be overlooked? Read More »
Millions of older adults experience elder abuse each year. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day aims to educate the nation on how to spot elder abuse and prevent it from happening. Read More »
New research in the Journal of Gender Studies finds gender and personality differences can affect cancer-related pain severity for older adults. Read More »
A new UC San Francisco study predicts 2.5 million more long-term care workers will be needed by 2030 to keep up with the rapidly aging population. Read More »
Surveys repeatedly cite food as a major factor in customer satisfaction. If residents and their families aren’t happy with meals, they tend to find fault in other service areas. Read More »
Bring a sweater. It's difficult to maintain an air temperature that satisfies all residents in a congregate living setting. Some residents may be too warm and others may be too cold when the air conditioning kicks on. Read More »
More than 150 food companies, retailers, and human and animal health stakeholders have committed to the responsible use of antibiotics in conjunction with the June 2 White House Forum on Antibiotic Stewardship. Read More »
In long-term care, residents can observe and interact with each other in a variety of ways. When a resident passes, his LTC friends take time to remember. Read More »
The University of Alberta has developed a computer system that can analyze blood or spinal fluid for risk traits long before diseases develop. Read More »
Residents and chefs faced off against one another in an “Iron Chef-style” challenge May 19. Each team had 60 minutes to prepare for judges an appetizer, main entrée and dessert containing a secret ingredient. Read More »
New research reveals the most important times that nursing home workers should wear gloves and gowns to prevent the transmission of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from one resident to another. Read More »
In our latest Partnerships@Work installment, a Connecticut long-term care community teams up with an infection control company to reduce the site’s “closed days” and curb the spread of airborne infection risks. Read More »
If mobility is an issue that stops an older person from connecting with nature, then a Missouri community shows how teamwork opens doors—and trails—for seniors. Read More »
