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I Advance Senior Care is the industry-leading source for practical, in-depth, business-building, and resident care information for owners, executives, administrators, and directors of nursing at assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, post-acute facilities, and continuing care retirement communities. The I Advance Senior Care editorial team and industry experts provide market analysis, strategic direction, policy commentary, clinical best-practices, business management, and technology breakthroughs.
I Advance Senior Care is part of the Institute for the Advancement of Senior Care and published by Plain-English Health Care.
I Advance Senior Care is part of the Institute for the Advancement of Senior Care and published by Plain-English Health Care.
The new LTC bundle: housing and insurance
A few nursing home companies have begun selling their own private insurance policies on the Medicare Advantage market Read More » Medicare Advantage plans murky on benefits
A recent report from the Government Accountability Office found one-quarter of reviewed plans had disproportionality high numbers of sicker people dropping out. Read More » Seniors underrepresented in clinical drug trials
A recent Food and Drug Administration analysis found it’s difficult to practice evidence-based medicine for seniors because there isn’t enough data on how treatments may affect them. Read More » Connecting seniors and children through technology
A program pairs up senior living residents with elementary students to capture their life stories using digital devices. Read More » Protecting seniors from heat stroke risk
The sweltering summer months can be dangerous for older adults, especially if they have chronic diseases, high blood pressure or obesity. Read More » NIC: Industry growth, absorption rise but occupancy dips
Senior living housing occupancy rates decreased slightly even though absorption and overall growth increased, according to Q2 2017 NIC Map data. Read More » Mayo: Residents with Parkinson’s need melanoma screenings
Those with the movement disorder are nearly four times more likely to have skin cancer in their history, while those who have had skin cancer may have a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study finds. Read More » IT change management in mergers and acquisitions
When it comes to IT integrations following a merger or acquisition, managing the people is more important than managing the network cables and switches. Read More » Nonagenarians: Age is a mindset
Is 90 the new 40? People in their ninth decade say age is more about the way people choose to live rather than the year they were born. Read More » Roche acquires mySugr in diabetes management deal
The two companies have been partners since 2014, and are now combining their efforts in diabetes disease management. Read More » Honoring veterans this July Fourth
As we celebrate America’s independence, Brookdale Senior Living and Wish of a Lifetime share how they helped four veterans take flight. Read More » How the Senate healthcare bill could affect seniors
The Senate’s proposed healthcare bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act, calls for deep cuts to Medicaid. The program pays for about two-thirds of the 1.4 million seniors who live in nursing homes. Read More » Kramer to step down at NIC
After 27 years at the helm, Kramer will transition to the role of strategic advisor at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care. Read More » Dementia researchers test new brain imaging technology
Advances in medical imaging allow researchers to see brain tissue destruction and the presence of telltale biomarkers of cognitive disease. But what if you could capture both in a single image? Read More » PHI: Immigration policy changes could impact 1 million direct care workers
Government policies that impact immigrant workers could have devastating effects on senior care warns PHI, a national organization for the direct care workforce. Read More » Masonic Villages, K4Connect form tech partnership
A not-for-profit provider will adopt K4Connect’s platform in its facilities following a successful pilot. Read More » LTC mergers and acquisitions: A CIO’s perspective
When two LTC providers merge, they also combine all their IT strengths and weaknesses. Tackling integration and IT quality head-on can avoid service issues down the road. Read More » The risks of being home alone
Seniors can jeopardize their health when they refuse home health services after being discharged from the hospital. Read More » A look through their eyes
What does your facility's interior space look like to a person with dementia? Two senior living design experts discuss common pitfalls that can can confuse residents with cognitive challenges and jeopardize their safety. Read More » Suncoast Hospice awarded for community outreach
The Florida hospice provider created programs to embrace the vibrant cultural and ethnic diversity of the Clearwater/St. Petersburg region. Read More » The values and risks of employee satisfaction surveys
Employee satisfaction surveys can be a helpful retention tool, but they also can raise red flags with employment law attorneys. Read More » The many faces of Alzheimer’s
Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is difficult. Atypical forms of the disease can be even more challenging to identify, requiring different assessment tools and interventions. Read More » Leading a multi-generational staff
From senior volunteers to Generation Z, intergenerational staff teams can be an energizing force or an infighting nightmare. Read More » Case study: Improving hospice care coordination through HIE
New Hampshire’s Concord Regional VNA and Genesis Healthcare combine efforts to harness IT and make health information exchange a two-way street. Read More » Congress to CMS: bolster oversight audits
Sen. Chuck Grassley asked Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma to explain nearly $125 million in potential overcharges for Medicare Advantage plans. Read More » Physical therapy: Experience vs. equipment
Physical therapists must balance high-tech tools with acquired tricks of the trade to help patients get better, and stay better. Read More » Brookdale and iN2L reach milestone
The two companies have provided more than 5 million hours of resident engagement technology in Brookdale's dementia care programs. Read More » Minding your online reputation
Online information about healthcare providers can be a double-edged sword. While positive feedback from customers can give business a boost, negative comnments can really burn. Read More » LG CNS announces telehealth innovation grants
The company's second annual innovation challenge offers grant funding to providers who incorporate telehealth solutions. Read More » 