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 11, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Editor-in-Chief
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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
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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 10, 2013 Kathleen Mears
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Smoking policies differ from facility to facility. If staff are required to supervise smokers, what impact does that have on providing resident care?
June 6, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
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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.
May 29, 2013 Michele A. Bennett, OTD, MSOTR/L
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Conducting targeted in-services helps staff understand the goals and benefits of occupational therapy for residents in a facility setting.
May 28, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
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The new American Health Care Association will be a major force in Washington as it focuses on the challenges and issues of providing long-term care for America’s millions of elderly persons.
May 20, 2013 Kathleen Mears
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What a difference a year makes as Kathleen Mears updates us on her facility's "plant lady," who no longer is allowed to exercise her "green thumb" to grow hardy, healthy plants that staff and residents enjoy.
May 9, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
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It’s time to stand up and recognize those dedicated individuals for all they do to make life in long-term care a positive and fulfilling experience for America’s frail elderly.
May 3, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
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“Head, shoulders, knees and toes!” While exercise may be good for the body, it doesn’t ease depression, according to a recent study.
May 3, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
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As Americans continue to aging in growing numbers, long-term care faces challenges on several fronts in providing the relevant care, services and accommodations that this new senior demographic will demand.
April 30, 2013 Gina LaVecchia Ragone
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Congratulations to the third of our five 2013 Leaders of Tomorrow award winners: Jane M. Rohde, AIA, FIIDA, ACHA, LEED AP, a senior living consultant at JSR Associates, Inc., in Ellicott City, MD. Read about Rohde's commitment to giving residents and staff the spaces they want and need.
