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.
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Paige Cerulli |
August 30, 2020
Senior care facilities need to not only work to prevent falls, but also to minimize the injuries that result when falls do occur.
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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?
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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.
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Paige Cerulli |
August 10, 2020
The Maine Health Care Association saw an opportunity to connect children at home with seniors unable to visit their loved ones.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 27, 2020
Because of the pandemic, letting residents go outside requires more thought and planning than it has in previous years. But it's still highly worthwhile.
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Paige Cerulli |
July 24, 2020
Learn how administrators at the Maryland Baptist Aged Home in Baltimore have prevented COVID-19 from entering the facility.
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WiFi has grown in popularity in nursing homes and long-term care communities both because of medical need and by resident demand.
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Paige Cerulli |
June 8, 2020
With social distancing, the inability of residents and families to visit in person has been stressful and upsetting. But senior care leaders are getting creative.
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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.
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For those organizations that have the will, skills and the tools to take advantage, there are real opportunities for them to hire open positions in the near term and establish brand and even industry-wide loyalty for the long term.
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Some medical facilities are relying on two-way radios to help improve communication among staff during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Paige Cerulli |
May 14, 2020
Great staff are essential to quality senior care facilities, so it’s important that facilities show their appreciation for staff to retai...
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Elaine Howley |
May 13, 2020
The rapid proliferation of voice-activated devices and other tools is changing the landscape for many senior living facilities and their residents.
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Paige Cerulli |
May 11, 2020
COVID-19 has brought fear, uncertainty, and stress, but facilities can not only keep residents reassured, but also their families.
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Paige Cerulli |
May 4, 2020
Social isolation can be stressful and lonely, so the more creative ways that facilities can find to keep seniors safely involved, the better.
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Paige Cerulli |
April 30, 2020
Prompt, clear communication can help senior care facilities maintain public trust, keep residents up to date, and keep staff informed.
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Jen Carsen |
April 13, 2020
IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
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Jen Carsen |
April 10, 2020
IASC's periodic roundup of coronavirus-related news of interest to senior care leaders.
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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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Navigating sickness and death is difficult for anyone. Your senior care facility will play an important role in helping families through this period.
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Jon Forknell |
March 2, 2020
To reduce nurse burnout and improve patient care, SNFs and other senior care facilities are implementing scheduling software, helping ensure proper nurse-to-patient ratios.
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Caralyn Davis |
February 14, 2020
Providers should consider developing a resident-centered policy for the management of resident sexual activity - here are the guidelines to consider.
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Elaine Howley |
January 23, 2020
Provide a variety of opportunities for your residents to continue learning well into their later years.
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Elaine Howley |
December 20, 2019
On-the-job training can improve quality of care and incentivize good workers to stay put.
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Dan Ansel |
December 11, 2019
Financial exploitation or abuse of older adults occurs when a person’s resources are used by another for personal profit or gain, or actions are taken that deprive an older person of his or her rightful benefits. No one is immune. This sort of theft can happen to anyone, regardless of social standing or education levels.
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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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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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