Paige Cerulli |
September 6, 2021
According to the CDC, more than one out of four people age 65 and older fall each year, and falling once doubles the chance of another fall.
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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.
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Alan C. Horowitz |
January 10, 2021
In its 40 years of operation, Mount Evans has never refused to treat any patient who lacked insurance or the means to pay.
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Jen Carsen |
April 3, 2020
IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
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Paige Cerulli |
March 12, 2020
Medication management challenges senior care facilities. Explore pharmacy solutions including medication therapy management and formulary management.
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Karen Smith |
February 6, 2020
Fall prevention is essential not just because it helps to prevent injuries, but because it helps people maintain independence as the body ages. Here are 5 strategies.
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Daniel Lummis |
October 24, 2019
Frequent contact with pets has been shown to improve cognitive abilities, enhance mood, and boost feelings of interest and enthusiasm.
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Nicole Stempak |
June 29, 2019
A physical therapist shares how to prevent falls for people with Parkinson’s disease. Hint: it’s a lot of high-intensity exercise, cueing and patience.
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Nursing facilities routinely turn away patients seeking post-hospital care if they are taking medicine to treat opioid addiction, a practice that legal experts say violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Pamela Tabar |
December 28, 2017
Congress recessed for the final holiday of 2017 without addressing the current Medicare therapy cap exceptions process, set to expire on December 31. Without the exceptions process or an alternative, therapists will not be allowed to provide services above the therapy cap in 2018.
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Pamela Tabar |
December 4, 2017
Look, Gramma—no batteries! This new wheelchair operates using pressurized air instead of heavy batteries and electronics and recharges in just 10 minutes.
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Pamela Tabar |
November 27, 2017
Body Mass Index (BMI) alone isn’t a reliable factor on osteoarthritis quality of life, according to new data.
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The technology helps residents stand safely from a sitting position while helping caregivers avoid lifting injuries.
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The technology developer is bringing its smart socks and other safety technology to Genesis's rehabilitation setting for fall detection and therapy.
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Pamela Tabar |
August 2, 2017
Many surgery patients seem to have plenty of prescription pain pills left over after their recovery, and that’s a big problem, says a new JAMA study.
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Pamela Tabar |
July 31, 2017
Researchers examine a new assessment test to determine a resident’s risk of age-related muscle and skeletal loss called sarcopenia.
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Kathleen Mears |
July 31, 2017
Putting your best foot forward can be a challenge with stiff foot and leg muscles, blogger Kathleen Mears explains.
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Pamela Tabar |
July 20, 2017
The senior care chain has reshaped its footprint in wellness services for health maintenance and rehabilitation therapy.
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Kathleen Mears |
June 26, 2017
Resident blogger Kathleen Mears watches as one resident transforms after she gets a fork in her hand and starts feeding herself.
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Kathleen Mears |
June 19, 2017
After some missteps, the nurse manager told resident blogger Kathleen Mears she can once again stand to transfer.
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Seniors can jeopardize their health when they refuse home health services after being discharged from the hospital.
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Kathleen Mears |
June 12, 2017
Resident blogger Kathleen Mears shares how having her antidepressant adjusted has impacted her quality of life for the worse.
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Physical therapists must balance high-tech tools with acquired tricks of the trade to help patients get better, and stay better.
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Nicole Stempak |
April 20, 2017
New legislation will help family members who care for senior loved ones at home following hospital discharge.
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Home based palliative care, or pre-hospice, programs aim to improve quality of life by bringing healthcare workers into the home and better care coordination—all while cutting costs for seniors and Medicare. And research shows it’s working.
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Nicole Stempak |
March 28, 2017
New findings suggest that the more people at the rehabilitation table, the more seniors with chronic pain benefit.
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CMS's recent changes to therapy code sets are rocking the provider world. This primer will help your facility transition to the new CPT codes and the new Medicare reimbursement rules that are coming next.
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