Month: December 2013

Secure text messaging for the EHR

Two leading tech companies in the LTC field join forces to provide secure text messaging as part of an electronic health record.  Read More »

Medication errors: Prescriptions for safety

Diligent strategies to avoid medication errors can improve resident care and reduce business risk. Read More »

Tidings of comfort and joy

The holiday season also is a time of reflection and new beginnings that can make our lives more meaningful. Judah Ronch, PhD, shares his visit with The Sopranos' Dominic Chianese. Read More »

Dementia-related training materials available

An organization is offering PowerPoint slides, handouts, pre-tests and tests and post-tests, evaluation forms and certificates for staff, family, volunteers, students and others. Read More »

6 ways you can ensure senior safety on the roads

During Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, the American Occupational Therapy Association shares tips for those helping seniors prepare for comprehensive driving evaluations. Read More »

Technology scores resident satisfaction with physician care

A healthcare tech company is expanding its portfolio of resident satisfaction survey platform, giving more physicians fast feedback on how residents rate their care. Read More »

Medicare expands coverage for telehealth

The finalized Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2014 includes expanded coverage for telehealth services.  Read More »

Sharing beauty, celebrating seniors

One senior living provider found a way to share beauty this holiday season while celebrating the talents of residents. What does your community do? Read More »

Using big data to improve patient care

A major healthcare system has turned its data warehouse into a gold mine of information for assessing risks and predicting outcomes.  Read More »

Better bathing for larger residents

Regardless of personal preferences, technology has made bathing a more pleasurable and thorough experience, especially for residents with bariatric issues. Read More »

Making aging easier

A start-up program brings technology entrepreneurs together for the benefit of aging adults.  Read More »

Long-Term Living gets social

Join the conversation on Long-Term Living’s social media networks. Read More »

Bloodstream infections addressed in Joint Commission toolkit

New resources released by the Joint Commission and sister organizations aim to educate healthcare professionals about ways to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections, or CLABSIs. Read More »

Staying current in the currents

Long-Term Living is launching new options for those who want to keep up with the latest in trends, initiatives and news in the senior living and senior care—and best of all, they're free. Read More »

New medication management guideline focuses on long-term care settings

Experts have updated an existing medication management guideline to make it specific to the long-term care environment, with information of use to nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, physicians and physician assistants who are part of interdisciplinary teams taking care of residents. Read More »

Palliative care conversations crucial to ensuring choices

Avoiding discussions about prognosis and care goals may deny patients what they need to make informed choices. But what happens when the people skirting the conversation are the clinicians? Read More »

Hand hygiene gets special attention this week

Those working in long-term care settings should be sure to practice hand hygiene at four key times, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This week is National Handwashing Awareness Week. Read More »

Planning a holiday visit

Long-Term Living blogger Kathleen Mears shares her well-thought-out travel plans, which will enable her to enjoy a postponed Thanksgiving feast with her family.  Read More »

Pressure ulcer prevention program uses new patient monitor

Wireless patient monitoring technology serves as the centerpiece for a pressure ulcer prevention program.  Read More »

Hearing without the background noise

Researchers have developed a computer algorithm to filter out background noise for the hearing impaired.  Read More »