Paige Cerulli |
September 29, 2021 Nursing homes must require that staff are vaccinated in order to continue receiving Medicare and Medicaid funding.
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September 12, 2021 The long-term care industry is facing increased demand that will more than triple in the coming three decades.
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
September 9, 2021 Positive communication and regular interactions with residents’ families are key to building trust.
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
September 3, 2021 A doctor explains why the Delta variant is so easily transmissible, and the measures he recommends to protect residents.
Read More » Caralyn Davis |
August 30, 2021 A surge of COVID-19 cases among nursing home residents and staff combined with stagnant vaccination rates for staff is a warning sign.
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
July 27, 2021 LGBTQ seniors fear being discriminated against or not being able to get the care they need.
Read More » Caralyn Davis |
June 22, 2021 The new focus on nursing documentation is consistent with the fact that many SNFs no longer provide straight therapy to Part A residents.
Read More » Dr. Zachary Palace, MD, CMD is the Medical Director of the Hebrew Home of Riverdale, which has cared for residents for more than 100 years.
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
May 7, 2021 The long-term care industry faces multiple challenges, many of which were in existence before the pandemic. Where do we go from here?
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
May 4, 2021 What options are best for your facility, and how can you best get started using AI?
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
April 26, 2021 The first in-person visits after lockdown can evoke a wide range of emotions in residents and family members alike.
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
March 30, 2021 It’s essential for facilities to deliver consistent messaging and transparency across all of their marketing platforms.
Read More » Alan C. Horowitz |
March 11, 2021 Dr. Wasserman is an ardent proponent of improving the quality of life for our nation’s seniors.
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
February 25, 2021 Many within the long-term care sector feel the Medicare/Medicaid survey system is in need of reform.
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
February 19, 2021 One expert predicts that the definition of facilities and the role they play will change, even if there is no dramatic physical restructuring.
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
February 5, 2021 Will more families opt to keep loved ones at home, rather than relying on senior care facilities? What would this mean for the industry?
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
February 2, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has altered not only how nursing homes function, but also how residents experience life.
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
November 28, 2020 We’re pleased to share new evidence of the MMR vaccine’s effectiveness against COVID-19.
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
October 21, 2020 Allowing visitors back is full of new challenges. Here are some strategies to keep in mind.
Read More » Alan C. Horowitz |
September 28, 2020 Life Care Center of Kirkland has achieved a significant legal victory relating to its much-maligned handling of an early COVID-19 outbreak.
Read More » Alan C. Horowitz |
September 20, 2020 Dr. Nazir talks about COVID testing, therapeutics, and keeping spirits high during this challenging time.
Read More » Alan C. Horowitz |
September 8, 2020 Dr. Steinberg champions the care provided by nursing homes and the value of perspective and kindness.
Read More » Alan C. Horowitz |
August 21, 2020 CMS has announced that it has imposed more than $15 million in civil money penalties (CMPs) on more than 3,400 nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is this effective?
Read More » Mike McClernon |
August 11, 2020 Many couples want to live as many of their "better" years together, and they want solutions within senior living that allow them to live together as long as is practical.
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
July 9, 2020 Here, we highlight some of the most versatile resources that senior care facilities can learn from and adopt.
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
June 22, 2020 In compassionate care situations, facilities may want to allow families to visit with their loved ones. Here are some guidelines for keeping those visits safe.
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
June 15, 2020 There’s a lot of fear and stress surrounding COVID-19, and senior care facility staff may experience high levels of fear and stress.
Read More » Paige Cerulli |
May 29, 2020 President Trump recently released a statement detailing how his administration is supporting America’s seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More » Elaine Howley |
May 15, 2020 As a culture, we tend to discount age and experience. This sets the stage for rampant ageism, and senior care facilities are not immune.
Read More » Jen Carsen |
May 5, 2020 IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
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