Only two severely obese residents (who would be considered bariatric) have lived here. One lived in a private room for as long as possible, which Read More »
by Dave Beltramini, Director of Paid Advertising, G5 Search Marketing There are scores of ways to reach prospective Senior Housing residents online, Read More »
In a less dense, more suburban-oriented campus than the high-rise concept discussed in my article “Aging in Place” (Long-Term Living, January 2010), Read More »
An iatrogenic illness is one which results from healthcare treatment, and iatrogenic depression is typically a side effect of medication. I take a Read More »
Now that I am over 60, there are things that tell me I am older. I can tune in to a music award show and only know a few of the nominees. I endeavor Read More »
My power wheelchair is a year old and will soon need new batteries. Medicaid used to purchase batteries once a year. Most of my batteries were Read More »
Healthcare workers have a hard time grasping the notion that they individually have a personal brand. After all, they tell me it's about others, not Read More »
Over a month ago, I flew across the country to attend the 2009 Advanced Sales & Marketing Summit for Senior Housing, Assisted Living, and Nursing Read More »
Design for dining spaces is typically contained to the space that the resident engages with—for example, the dining room. Much time and effort are Read More »
Why is it that employees are hired in assisted living and long-term care, placed in positions without any preparation or orientation, and then both Read More »
It has been predicted that this winter will be the worst in 25 years and we have already have had more snow than usual. This past week we had a Read More »
A recent Career Builder survey revealed that 20% of healthcare workers have low morale; 38% lack motivation; and 25% have no loyalty. Why is that Read More »
Skilled Nursing facilities tend to have the design of 1940’s hospital model—a spoke and hub layout, with the main hub being the nurses’ station or Read More »
When I finished chemotherapy, an appointment was scheduled with a radiation oncologist. Since I had radiation therapy eighteen years before, I Read More »
Like the great TV detective Columbo, Long-Term Living columnist Gary Tetz (Funny You Should Ask) always has one more question. In this bimonthly Read More »
At a glance… There is a good chance that the ultimate healthcare reform bill to be considered by Congress will include provisions designed to Read More »
A study by University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers, “Meta-analysis of the Impact of 9 Medication Classes on Falls in Elderly Persons” by Read More »
At a glance… Architect Shekhar Bhushan shares his perspective on senior living as a result of aging in place and its impact on assisted living. In Read More »
At a glance… Technology now holds promise for compliance with some of the new CMS interpretive guidance (effective June 12, 2009), for several of Read More »
Long-term care (LTC) professionals are well aware that our jobs, our facilities, and our patients' expectations have radically changed in the past Read More »
Do you love or hate New Year's resolutions? I run hot and cold on them. Initially, I see them as a good idea. A new year. A fresh slate. Why not try Read More »
Balance and Mobility Program Biodex Medical Systems has introduced a new Balance and Mobility Program specific to the older adult in skilled Read More »
Managing a profitable long-term care business is not for the faint of heart. Other industries have been relying on technology to help them reach Read More »
At a glance… Laundry workers at long-term care facilities can help stem the outbreak of the H1N1 virus by washing hands before and after being in a Read More »
The Long-Term Living Web site serves daily news focused on the LTC field. The news feed covers reports and studies, governance, views and news from Read More »
The implementation team: Neil Gruber, Pamela Puccia, Doreen Kadric, Susan Bruce, and Jim Darragh The identification and implementation of a new Read More »
