June 17, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
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A serious fall at home can have far-reaching consequences to a senior’s quality of life. A government-funded study will look into ways to reduce or prevent the instances of debilitating falls in community-dwelling seniors. LTC providers asked to help.
June 12, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
news
Are robbers shifting their targets from private homes to long-term care facilities? A southern Illinois skilled nursing facility experienced the ordeal.
June 11, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Editor-in-Chief
news
Resident empowerment goes back to school as one company adds an online "university" of content and tools to engage seniors in learning about health topics.
June 10, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
news
A new study assesses the relationship between Internet use by seniors and its effect on the symptoms of depression and the possible impact on healthcare costs.
June 6, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
blog
To the young, World War II is a lesson in the history books. But the courage, sacrifice and bravery shown by those who served will live on.
June 6, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
news
CMS administrator Marilyn Tavenner launches another effort to identify and prevent Medicare fraud, waste and abuse by using seniors as the agency's "eyes and ears."
June 6, 2013 Judah L. Ronch, PhD
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If it’s been a while since you’ve been in an English class, here’s a brief reminder on why what you call a person has significance, especially in long-term care.
June 4, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
news
Those who have difficulty affording their medications may alter their doseage, skip doses or never fill the prescription at all--increasing the risk of a trip to the ER.
May 29, 2013 Luke Fannon
blog
Blogger Luke Fannon provides six simple steps to assess your facility and its services (and your competition's) in his new series on DIY marketing for long-term and post-acute care organizations.
May 28, 2013 Kathleen Mears
blog
Lingering doubts and suspicions are part of the aftermath of credit card fraud, as Long-Term Living blogger Kathleen Mears know firsthand.
May 24, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
news
A new report predicts that the costs associated with strokes will double in the next 17 years, putting a strain on the healthcare system.
May 22, 2013 Kevin M. Williams
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Meet marketing objectives without falling into sales traps. A discussion of four marketing beliefs commonly held in the senior living industry.
