Month: December 2015

Memoirs set to classical music

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra continues its Music as Medicine series with the first performance of “Memoirs.” The Dakota Wind Quintet will punctuate the telling of a retirement community resident’s life story. Read More »

Person-centered care and resident choice: Giving elders a voice

Providers and clinicians often want to honor resident choice, but are afraid to do so. The key is finding the balance between providing quality care and keeping clients safe, and allowing choices that may involve risk but will enhance quality of life. Read More »

PBA and antipsychotic meds in SNFs: No laughing matter

Nursing home residents with symptoms of pseudobulbar affect (PBA) are twice as likely to receive antipsychotic medications in off-label mode, a new study shows. Read More »

Intel-GE Care Innovations, Amedisys ink home health deal

The two companies combine efforts and data analytics to improve remote care monitoring for high-risk conditions in 34 states. Read More »

Former retirement community manager sentenced for embezzling

A former retirement community manager was sentenced for embezzling funds over a two-year period. Read More »