May 17, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
news
The Front Porch Center for Innovation and Wellbeing and CareSpeak Communications develop a patient-centric medications reminder service to improve seniors' medication compliance.
May 17, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
news
Ignoring evacuation plans may become costly for Louisiana facilities that do not have adequate systems in place to move their residents out of harm's way.
May 15, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
news
While quality and satisfaction scores have improved, skilled nursing facilities need to continue to improve and adapt to government policy and reimbursement cuts to survive.
May 14, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
news
Counting sheep, warm milk and a quiet room are not cure-all remedies for insomnia. A recent study finds that sleeplessness may predict the need for extended care.
May 14, 2013 Gabriel Bach, PhD, MBA
article
Every country in the world--from Argentina to Zimbabwe--is confronted with the problem of caring for its elderly and paying for that care. Here's a firsthand look at how senior care is provided at a facility in France.
May 13, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
news
The FDA has approved the first once-a-day inhalant to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
May 13, 2013 Kathleen Mears
blog
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
blog
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
article
Fmr. First Lady Laura Bush presents the Hero Awards at the ALFA 2013 conference.
May 7, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
news
Don’t take infection control lying down. The most effective risk management program can be undone by not taking a few simple precautions.
May 6, 2013 Kathleen Mears
blog
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
news
“Head, shoulders, knees and toes!” While exercise may be good for the body, it doesn’t ease depression, according to a recent study.
