Month: August 2007

‘We take care of our own’

Whether director, actor, grip, or gaffer, members of the motion picture and television industry rely on the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) Read More »

A challenge to nursing homes

As an owner and operator of assisted living facilities in multiple states and a strong advocate of their place in caring for even the frailest Read More »

How Assisted Living Should Prepare for Disaster

Assisted living regulations vary widely from state to state, and official involvement in a facility's disaster preparedness can vary, as well. No Read More »

Joint replacement Rehab: A team approach to recovery

Since joint replacement procedures debuted in the mid-20th century, people with limited mobility have gained a new lease on life. The general Read More »

Dealing with difficult people

Theodore Roosevelt said, “The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is the knack of getting along with people.” Unfortunately Read More »

Product Spotlight

Walk-In Bathtubs The universal design of Safety Tubs® allows those experiencing age and mobility challenges to enjoy safe, luxurious soaks and Read More »

Focus on Mobility and Rehab

Standing and Raising Aid Sara Plus from ARJO is an ergonomic standing and raising aid that mobilizes residents during everyday activities such as Read More »

Developing a long-range plan

Long-range planning for an organization is never an easy task. It can be especially demanding when the organization has a historic track record of pioneering service. Read More »

Flying Glass Can Be Deadly

Window film can strengthen glass to withstand everything from accidental impact to explosions Read More »

It’s coming! Long-term care system certification

Has your organization been confused, frustrated, and generally unable to decide what long-term care computer support system will meet your Read More »

Nursing homes go to the dogs

My dog hates freedom. He hates it real bad. Read More »

Focus on caring, emphasis on wellness

© Rion Rizzo/Creative Services Photography, Inc. While George Vanderbilt's renowned Biltmore House at Asheville's Biltmore Estate boasts “four of Read More »

LTC Mall

Fast, Effective Equipment Washer Medco Equipment, Inc.'s multipurpose portable equipment washer provides dramatic bacteria reduction. Independent Read More »

Questions & answers from the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC)

Q: Regarding Significant Change in Status Assessments (SCSA): The RAI User's Manual states that improvement or decline would be in two or more of Read More »

Be careful what your assisted living facility offers

More and more assisted living facilities (ALFs) are providing an increased scope of services as their average tenant acuity level has risen dramatically. Read More »

ANATOMY OF AN EVACUATION

When the Pine Barrens in southeastern New Jersey caught fire in May, residents and staff of Genesis HealthCare's Southern Ocean Center in adjacent Read More »

People to be proud of

I think it goes without saying that all of us in long-term care publishing—our magazine and our competitors—have a deep admiration for the people in Read More »

More than a game: Brain training against dementia

The number and severity of those currently and predicted to be afflicted with Alzheimer's disease are well documented but no less staggering. In the Read More »

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Policymaking in Washington sometimes seems to be limited to questions of money. Legislators and agency administrators investigate who is getting Read More »