Appetites change, and dietary requirements might need adjustment, but meals always should be appetizing and healthful. A little creativity in the kitchen also is a plus. Read More »
A Kentucky registry will enable long-term care employers to view a list of people who have records of substantiated maltreatment of adults who were in their care. Read More »
A clear social media policy can help employers and employees meet their legal obligations to one another as well as to residents. See where others have fallen short, and get tips for success in your organization. Read More »
A new task force will examine the state of long-term care in the Prairie State, including ongoing social and medical services provided inside homes and at other locations. Read More »
Not-for-profit integrated health system Sentara Healthcare has become a 12 percent partner in long-term care pharmacy management company NuScriptRX and also now has a seat on the NuScriptRX board. Read More »
NorthStar Realty wins the battle to acquire the nimble Griffin-American, adding a portfolio of properties in the United States and Britain. Read More »
Are remodels or construction upheavals in your future? Intelligent project planning can get your refurbs done without bulldozing your residents’ lives. [Includes photo gallery] Read More »
Consumer demands and the promise of millions of incoming baby boomers have triggered expansions and new construction in senior living communities. But how many of them will go bankrupt before the boomers get there? Read More »
In long-term care, advance directives, medical power of attorney, living will and so on are acquired during the admissions process. Their importance becomes more relevant as resident experiences changes in health status. Read More »
The expanded Brookdale Senior Living Inc. now operates in 46 states via 1,100 communities covering the full spectrum of senior living options. Read More »
The quality of a long-term care facility is enhanced by administrators educated in the operations and best practices necessary to run a person-focused organization. Administrator-in-training programs offer specialized training and field experience. Read More »
You cannot retaliate against an employee just because he or she exercised the right to demand a safe work environment and perhaps filed a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. But here's what you can do. Read More »
AMDA's executive director has been chosen to help screen nominations for a national award that recognizes organizational innovation and performance excellence. Read More »
New federal guidance outlines the responsibilities and actions a facility needs to take when it suspects a resident is a victim of a financial crime. Read More »
Five new directors join seven officers and 12 members of the Assisted Living Federation of America board to help the organization execute a plan to increase advocacy efforts and other initiatives to address an evolving marketplace. Read More »
Medicare and Social Security Boards of Trustees today released reports predicting the financial future of funds that support benefits, and they offered suggestions for addressing challenges. Read More »
Ed McMahon, PhD, will receive the Mary K. Ousley Champion of Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living at the organization's 2014 annual meeting. Read More »
You can learn a lot from those who love you, those who like you and those who hate you. Put that knowledge to work to improve your financial well-being. Read More »
Bring staff on board to apply reliability principles in their efforts to prevent and control the incidents of infection in the congregate setting of long-term care. Read More »
Is it an emergency? Does the resident need assistance? Is it an equipment malfunction? These questions cannot be answered unless staff responds to call lights. Read More »
