Long-Term Living and I have been named 2014–2015 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Flu Vaccination Digital Ambassadors, a formal acknowledgement of the efforts we have made and are making to keep you informed of best practices and trends related to the flu. Read More »
An examination of recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare data generates disturbing insights on the number of fines levied on skilled nursing facilities. Read More »
The Institute of Medicine's recent report, "Dying in America," is the jump-point for new national discussions on how to improve care delivery near the end of life. Read More »
Not only does a SNF survey cause long-term care staff concern, but residents witness the process firsthand to see how the care they receive is evaluated. Read More »
Some diagnosis-related rehospitalizations have decreased among home healthcare recipients, according to new data, which also reveal improved quality in several areas. Read More »
One community finds its firefighters performing assistance tasks that should be addressed by caregivers or staff at skilled nursing facilities. Read More »
A skilled nursing facility in a New York hospital has removed bed/chair fall alarm systems to becoming an alarm-free care setting in an innovative program to improve residents' quality of care and quality of life. Read More »
You’ll nod in recognition during many scenes in “Still Alice.” The film helps elucidate Alzheimer’s disease for those unfamiliar with it, and it has the potential for longer-term benefits, too. Read More »
The United States could save $220 billion within the first five years of a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease being introduced, as well as reduce the number of people affected by the disease by 2.5 million, according to a new report. Read More »
When care and assistance is needed, where can low-income seniors go to have the services they need delivered in a safe, secure and affordable environment? Read More »
Quality-of-care issues exist in all long-term care settings, but they are especially pronounced for those with advanced dementia, according to health economist David Grabowski, PhD, of Harvard. He details several potential opportunities to address the issues. Read More »
A former psychiatrist on Friday is expected to plead guilty to taking kickbacks from a drug manufacturer in exchange for prescribing clozapine. Read More »
CMS has officially eliminated the practice of paying lower fees to long-term care (LTC) pharmacies that dispense Medicare Part D medications meant to be used for less than 30 days. LTC pharmacy associations weigh in on what the changes will mean. Read More »
A new course and contest for certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are designed to keep CNAs abreast of the latest knowledge to perform their duties. And they may help providers with staff retention in the process. Read More »
Love can bloom in a nursing home and some resident couples can progress in becoming independent enough to reestablish able roots in the community. Part one of a two-part series. Read More »
The odds of your residents undergoing a cognitive assessment as part of a Medicare annual wellness visit may increase given a new report from a Gerontological Society of America workgroup. Read More »
Older adults being cared for at home rather than a nursing home experienced “significantly less” deterioration in their ability to perform activities of daily living after one year, a new study finds. Read More »
Flu-related hospitalization rates for those aged 65 or more years have hit an all-time high, but the CDC has advice to prevent or lessen the effects of the virus. Read More »
The 2016 federal budget announced by President Barack Obama on Monday is a mixed bag for senior housing and services providers, according to several organizations representing them. Read More »
Focusing on helping those with advanced dementia use the skills and abilities they still possess is the primary goal of habilitation therapy. The approach, how it differs from rehabilitation, and training for it were detailed in a recent meeting convened by CMS. Read More »
The CDC is seeing more cases of measles than in years past, with a more-than-usual number of them in adults. Here are five ways to reduce the likelihood that the outbreak will affect your employees, residents and their families. Read More »
A person with Alzheimer’s or other dementias lives in the moment. Sharing that moment with him or her creates a bond that can bring moments of joy. Read More »
Findings of low vaccination rates among nursing home staff members, reported in the American Journal of Infection Control, echo data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers offer recommendations to improve the rate. Read More »
