Resident Care

Memories of home

The latest in memory care design gives the look, feel and comfort of home. Read More »

An odd couple

As Valentine’s Day approaches, resident blogger Kathleen Mears offers a glimpse of romance in the nursing home. Read More »

Residents not receiving opioids

At least four Brookdale Charleston residents weren’t receiving their prescription medications.  Read More »

One-on-one with…Jeff Stamps, RPh

Our Q&A with Jeff Stamps, CEO of Remedi, explores the future of LTC pharmacy and how pharmacy services can help SNFs comply with documentation and care planning. Read More »

Volunteers of America buys into Centrex Rehab

Nonprofit Volunteers of America has become part owner of Centrex Rehab, allowing the company to nearly double in size. Read More »

New C. diff treatment reduces recurrent infections by 40%

Clostridium difficile (C. diff) is the bane of nursing homes, since it tends to return over and over again. British researchers have found a drug that could stop the cycle in its tracks. Read More »

NCCDP seeks Educator of the Year noms

The credentialling organization's award program recognizes the impact of CADDCT-certified dementia caregivers. Read More »

A second helping

Resident blogger Kathy Mears dishes on proper etiquette for extra food portions. Read More »

NH matches residents with Valentine’s admirers

A nursing home is asking community members to be residents’ valentines. Read More »

Trump’s SCOTUS pick and ‘death with dignity’ legislation

Federal appeals court judge Neil Gorsuch is a well-known expert and author on the legal and ethical facets of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. If confirmed, will he kill the discussion on death with dignity? Read More »

Cognitive decline begins sooner in women, study finds

Age-related cognitive decline may start earlier than previously thought in women, according to new research. Read More »

A co-managed approach to hip fractures

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is pairing geriatricians and geriatrics-trained clinicians with orthopedic surgeons to improve outcomes for seniors with hip fractures. Read More »

Diabetes deadlier than previous estimates

Researchers have found the proportion of deaths attributable to diabetes is three times higher than estimates based on death certificates.  Read More »

Eye problems: What patients say vs. what doctors see

Problems in vision records can cause headaches for both clinicians and patients, new study finds. Read More »

Can Alzheimer’s be fought with antibodies?

Despite some setbacks, researchers at the Mayo Clinic are not giving up on the idea of using antibodies to clean out excess proteins before they can build up in the brain. Read More »

Brace yourself

Resident blogger Kathleen Mears was told for years she was unable to get new leg braces. When hers finally broke, she was pleasantly surprised to learn she was eligible for new custom ones.   Read More »

Integrace opens dementia day/night programs

The service is the Baltimore region’s first day/night program providing specialized care, meals and programming for those with dementia. Read More »

Fighting superbugs with genetic warfare

As antibiotic resistance grows, scientists are learning how to attack killer bacteria at the genetic level. Read More »

Sedentary lifestyle has measurable effect on cellular age: UCal study

New research is another warning to older couch potatoes: A person’s biological clock is affected by a lot more than time. Read More »

Seniors rally for Women’s March

A group of retirement community residents showed their solidarity by marching around the campus Saturday.  Read More »

The difficulty of going to the doctor

Senior Editor Nicole Stempak explores the problem of care coordination and how to help seniors access needed medical treatment.  Read More »

Brookdale community writes happy tale

One senior living community is now the forever home for a former resident’s dog. Read More »

Tech industry creates a new healthcare reality

A new startup is trying to move the healthcare experience forward beginning by re-examining primary care.  Read More »

Top 10 dementia care rules for nursing homes

How well does your facility comply with the State Operations Manual's new rules concerning dementia care? Read More »

Statins may lower dementia risk

A new study has found commonly-prescribed statins may lower cholesterol and lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »

Dental company helps residents smile

HyLife LLC has started an oral health program to help maintain dependent adults’ oral health in long-term care facilities. Read More »

A resolve to change

Blogger Kathleen Mears wants you to leap into the new year and suggests ways to set yourself up for success in 2017.  Read More »

Story of my life

Taking a deeper, much more extensive look at a resident's life history is becoming a key part of progressive care plans, especially for those with dementia. Read More »

Delirium causes confusion for patients, caregivers

Delirium in long-term care settings is subtle, deadly and more prevalent than caregivers think, according to new findings.  Read More »

EarlySense, AmericanWell partner for sensor-based telehealth

The two companies are joining forces to provide better data for clinicians performing remote consults. Read More »