The holidays are a time of togetherness and traditions. That can pose additional challenges for people with dementia. Changing how the holidays are celebrated can help everyone enjoy the season. Read More »
An assisted living/independent living chain implements a program to assess falls risk and bring the use of high-tech hip protectors into fashion on its campuses. Read More »
What does “person-centered care” entail? The American Geriatrics Society teamed up with The SCAN Foundation and the University of Southern California to research the definitions and quality scope of healthcare that is focused on the person and not on the condition. Read More »
Updated Dec. 11: The number of cases has grown to nearly 100 but is expected to peak today, according to reports from Santa Barbara County. Clinical and facility operations teams at the Santa Barbara retirement community enact infectious disease protocols to restrict the spread of the outbreak. Read More »
Having an LTC pharmacist on the care team can provide aggressive strategies against adverse drug events and reap the benefits of a specialized skills set in the tricky business of geriatric medication management. Read More »
Is your staff really up to speed on the importance of flu vaccines? Do they know how to talk with residents and families about it? The CDC offers some simple talking points to smooth the road. Read More »
Inadequate cleaning of flexible endoscopes continues to be a chief concern for healthcare providers in the coming year, according to an independent nonprofit medical labratory testing organization. Read More »
Get your flu shot yet? This season’s flu activity has had a slow start so far, but the CDC warns that peak flu season is yet to come, and the big risks are far from over for those age 65 and older. Read More »
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 »
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 »
Patricia Reid Ponte, a nursing executive, researcher and educator, has been tapped as the next president of the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the largest nurse credentialing organization and a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. Read More »
Educating caregivers and staff on the effects of Parkinson’s disease psychosis can help them react with understanding to a resident’s hallucinations and false claims. Read More »
Caring for residents with growing complexities and chronic care requirements isn't an isolated event; Canadians are experiencing much the same trends, notes a new Ontario Long-Term Care Association report. Read More »
The LTC industry needs YOU! Be sure to contribute to this new national benchmarking survey on the current state of person-centered care delivery in long-term care. Read More »
The National Core Indicators – Aging and Disabilities (NCI-AD) assessment tool has been adapted to measure quality for millions of seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Read More »
A new study finds older adults with dementia are frequent emergency department visitors, have greater comorbidity, higher hospital admittance rates, higher emergency return rate, higher mortality rate after an ED visit and incur higher charges than people without dementia. Read More »
What helps long-term residents find fulfilling, content lives? A 15-year resident of a New York skilled nursing facility shares his view on how residents can fight depression and strive for a healthy state of mind. Read More »
Eventa and American Green Technology partner to measure how effective the Health Risk Management System (HRMS) is at improving outcomes for ventilator patients. Read More »
When it's time for new wheels, planning and communication are crucial for residents, provider and equipment vendors, says resident blogger Kathleen Mears. Read More »
Over-the-road truckers and especially people with disabilities understand how extended sitting can have a negative impact on their “bottom” lines. Read More »
Study finds relationship between gene variation and increased risk factor for cognitive decline, particularly among people with high cholesterol and heart disease. Read More »
