Month: March 2010

Assistive technology helps European dementia sufferers with daily living

“News is news, but what do you do about it?” Turn to LTL for depth, analysis, perspective. Tens of millions of elderly people in the EU suffering Read More »

Incontinence-associated dermatitis

Denise Nix Vicki Haugen What is incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD)? Perineal dermatitis, recently relabeled incontinence-associated Read More »

‘Temporary management’ imposed on inadequate facilities

A government watchdog agency is recommending that federal officials take steps to use existing authority to impose temporary management on Read More »

Improving resident satisfaction

At a glance… Rethinking values and practices brings everyone together to create a homelike environment at all levels of care. After analyzing the Read More »

Just one more question

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 »

Energy: Let the label be your guide

In 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed the ENERGY STAR® program to promote and identify products that were energy Read More »

Behavioral telemonitoring

David J. Stern Behavioral monitoring offers senior living communities a unique tool to enhance resident safety and independence, and can help Read More »

The facility laundry

When I came here to live, an aide offered to do my laundry at home because the facility did not use fabric softener. When she could no longer do Read More »

Researchers discover setback for seniors needing kidneys

One-third of people over the age of 65 wait longer than necessary for lifesaving, new kidneys because their doctors fail to put them in a queue for Read More »

Challenge: Maintaining Quality Services … … When Funding Continues to Shrink

At press time, the legislative landscape in Washington has changed dramatically. A Republican, Sen. Scott Brown, was elected to the Massachusetts Read More »

Product Focus

Minivans As the largest producer of mid-sized commercial buses in North America, ElDorado National also offers an extensive line of Read More »

Measuring clinical decision-making skills

In late 2008, I was grappling with the problem of trying to prioritize in-house and continuing education training programs for our 100 therapists Read More »