Resident Care

Nursing study: Many hospitals are ‘lax’ in infection control protocols

A Columbia University nursing research study shows serious gaps in how infection-control protocols are followed in hospital ICUs, which could leave nursing home partners at risk. Read More »

Dementia training provider adds ADL module

A national dementia education provider launches a 10-part training series for caregivers on approaching the activities of daily living. Read More »

Is it rejection of care or resident choice?

Clearing the blurred lines between choice and rejection of care ensures correct coding of the Minimum Data Set. Read More »

12 steps to QAPI: Step 2: Teamwork

In Step 2 of our series on achieving Quality Assurance Performance Improvement, Nell Griffin, LPN, EdM, explains the importance of team building and teamwork. Read More »

Staff turnover impacts quality: studies

Consistent care from a stable nursing home staff improves the odds against adverse events, according to two recent studies. Read More »

Ordering out

Even long-term care residents enjoy treating themselves to their favorite pizza, chicken, Chinese food or what have you. In congregate living, however, it can pose a problem. Read More »

Text messages improve diabetes care

A study shows that a text-messaging program for diabetics can result in better care and lower costs.  Read More »

The sweetest gift

A new project, timed to coincide with Valentine’s Day, aims to ease the effects of social isolation and depression in older adults. Read More »

HHS rule grants direct access to residents’ lab results

A new federal rule will allow senior care residents and their family designees direct access to lab test results, encouraging consumer care involvement. Read More »

February is American Heart Month

Heart health might be recognized in February, but a day should never go by without doing something to ensure cardiac health—exercise, diet or joining a friend. Read More »

It’s not too late for flu vaccination

If you or your co-workers or employees haven’t been vaccinated yet, it’s not too late—yet. The flu season is nearing its peak and could extend into May. Read More »

The challenge and joy of a laptop

Adding a laptop to her arsenal of tech devices has opened many new doors for Long-Term Living’s resident blogger Kathleen Mears. Read More »

High-intensity strength training benefits those with Parkinson’s disease

Recently published research sheds light on the kind of exercise program that can benefit people with Parkinson’s disease. Read More »

New research highlights the growing need for palliative care worldwide

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Worldwide Palliative Care Alliance (WPCA) investigate the unmet need of palliative care globally. Read More »

Big Data techniques provide insights into aging brains

Big Data techniques are providing insights into the human brain and how it functions as we age. Results of a recent study in Germany may cause you to look at residents in a new way. Read More »

Are number of medications taken and hospitalization risk related?

A new study may have caregivers rethinking their assumptions about hospitalization among seniors taking multiple medications. Read More »

When an aide loses her dedication

Even the most enthusiastic direct caregivers can burn out. When residents feel the effects, it’s probably time to move on. Read More »

Death toll continues to climb in Canadian nursing home fire

A nursing home blaze leaves five people dead and more than 30 others missing. A search for the missing continues. Read More »

Is a liquor license key to attracting boomers?

Many of today’s seniors enjoy a daily cocktail. It’s their way of relaxing and putting the day’s worries behind them, to toast an achievement or cap off a celebration. Does senior living mark an end to that social outlet? Read More »

Standing is important to health, study finds

Want to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, breast cancer, colon cancer and other chronic illnesses in your residents? Encourage them sit less and exercise more. Read More »

The ‘love’ generation might need some sex education

Love might “make the world go round,” but in a long-term care facility, unprotected sex can be the source of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Read More »

Caffeine, mental exercise benefit brain

Mental exercises and a common stimulant found in food and beverages can benefit brain function, according to two recent studies. Read more in this article—and see the accompanying video, too. Read More »

When aides move on

Residents may form strong friendships with their caregivers, But whether an aide quit or was let go, consistent coverage on the floor must be provided. Read More »

C. diff control requires soap-and-water hand-washing: study

Think that alcohol rub or pair of gloves will prevent passing C. diff to others? Think again, say researchers. Read More »

LeadingAge, EMA to present 3 awards for leadership in dementia

LeadingAge and EMA will present three awards in March for “exceptional leadership in the quest to improve the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias." Read More »

Gum disease can contribute to rheumatoid arthritis

Daily brushing and flossing and good oral care provides much more than a healthy smile, especially for seniors. Read More »

Increased hospitalization risk tied to home- and community-based care: study

Seniors transferring from nursing homes to home- and community-based services are at 40 percent greater risk of “potentially preventable” hospitalizations, according to a newly published study. Read More »

Improving continence through dance

You’re never too young—or too old—to feel the music and bounce to the beat. Not only fun, dance can be therapeutic, study finds. Read More »

Fall risk in those with dementia reduced by high-intensity rehab: study

A high-intensity exercise program shows promise for significantly reducing the risk of falls in people with dementia by improving their basic motor functions. Read More »

Achoo! Flu season nears peak

This year's flu season may not be as severe as last year's, but authorities say it will be peaking early. Read More »