June 19, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
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Scientists take a page from the Harry Potter series to develop a resident locating system to track nursing home residents in an effort to improve care.
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 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.
June 3, 2013 Kathleen Mears
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Even a simple visit to a physician’s office can become a complicated ordeal for a person with disabilities when filling out health information forms is involved.
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 Kathleen Mears
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Lingering doubts and suspicions are part of the aftermath of credit card fraud, as Long-Term Living blogger Kathleen Mears know firsthand.
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 13, 2013 Kathleen Mears
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While nursing homes are a 24-hour-a-day operation, maintenance/housekeeping staff need to schedule loud and/or noisy projects at times that won't limit accessibility to residents or disturb their routines.
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 8, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
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Fmr. First Lady Laura Bush presents the Hero Awards at the ALFA 2013 conference.
May 6, 2013 Kathleen Mears
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A confrontation on feeding protocol and personal safety takes place between an aide in training and her instructor in the presence of residents.
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.
