Baby boomers are setting themselves up for unhealthy—and costly—golden years, according to the new Associated Press LifeGoesStrong.com poll that Read More »
Nursing home residents taking certain antidepressant medications are at an increased risk of falling days after starting a new prescription or a dose Read More »
LED LIGHTING SYSTEM Loox LED (light-emitting diode) system from Häfele America Company, uses a universal worldwide power system where switches, Read More »
Until recent years, “technology” and “long-term care” weren't often used in the same sentence. That may be a slight exaggeration, but one would be hard-pressed to argue against the perception that the LTC industry is somewhat of a late adaptor of technological advancements. Read More »
AMDA-Dedicated to Long Term Care Medicine (formerly the American Medical Directors Association) recently updated its “Common Infections in the Read More »
“You saved my life,” a Redstone Highlands' staff member once exclaimed to John Dickson, president and CEO of this faith-based, not-for-profit Read More »
The American Geriatrics Society and the British Geriatric Society have added a number of new assessments in the first update of the guidelines on Read More »
Attention to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia issues has ratcheted up significantly in recent months. Whether it’s a result of effective lobbying by Read More »
In a study last year that garnered a surprisingly small amount of buzz, BCC Research reported that the global market for elder care technology Read More »
Fall Management Crest Healthcare Supply's Fall Fighter Fall Management products include a String Monitor, Bed and Chair Monitors, along with sensor Read More »
At a glance… Open and ongoing conversations among residents and caregivers concerning the medications they are prescribed and for what purpose will Read More »
At a glance… Mark McClellan, MD, PhD, the new chairman of the CAST Commission, will try to lay the foundation for a better understanding of how Read More »
Today, technology is being used for a broad array of purposes in senior living communities as a means to help improve quality of senior care and Read More »
Treatment and care of the obese resident involves compassion, respect, and dignity. Without appropriate supplies and equipment, management of these Read More »
Passenger Vans Commercial passenger and ADA-compliant, wheelchair-lift-equipped vans and buses are Mobility Transportation Services' only business. Read More »
Senior Seating American of Martinsville has expanded its senior seating line to incorporate more transitional seating for greater appeal to the Read More »
Bed sores, lesions, pressure sores, and chronic wounds are a constant source of worry, not to mention infection, and are enormously problematic for Read More »
He is as ubiquitous at long-term care (LTC) conferences as anyone, and yet he is not a provider or management consultant. He is not a “techie,” but Read More »
Vital Signs Monitoring Life Systems' Rosie® II Vital Signs Monitoring System captures Sp02, E-Temp, blood pressure, and pulse rate in 45 seconds. Read More »
Passenger Van DaimlerChrysler offers the Dodge Sprinter Passenger Van to provide residents with comfort and overall safety and security features. Read More »
Vital Signs Monitoring Life Systems' Rosie® II Vital Signs Monitoring System captures Sp02, E-Temp, blood pressure, and pulse rate in 45 seconds. Read More »
The Alliance on Aging Research reports that visual impairment is one of the top four reasons for a loss of independence among seniors. For example, Read More »
Music touches everyone in a very personal way and offers diverse beneficial effects. Just as a person experiences the various rhythms of life, the Read More »
Nearly 135 million adults in the United States are either overweight or obese; 14 million are considered morbidly obese, and an amazing 1 million Read More »
Slip-Resistant Floor Mat MightyMat Max™ is a slip-resistant floor mat from Shoes for Crews. It is ergonomically designed with an antifatigue cushion Read More »
Over the years, nursing homes have been required to provide increasingly complex medical care for their residents. To meet those challenges, the use Read More »
Dehydration is the most common fluid and electrolyte imbalance in the elderly, regardless if the person lives in the community or in a healthcare Read More »
Based in Evanston, Illinois, just north of Chicago, Mather LifeWays is a not-for-profit organization that enhances the lives of older adults by Read More »
On the west shore of the Wisconsin River, in the town of Port Edwards, Wisconsin, stands a stately neoclassical brick building surrounded by trees, Read More »
According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC), 10.3 million people age 60 years or older in the United States have diabetes. Read More »
