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AT&T designs automated mobile falls management system
When an older person falls, it’s crucial to call caregivers immediately. But what if the caregiver could call…
News Read MoreMarch 2013 CE Test
Continuing Education Test #181 Based on Long-Term Living March 2013How to Use the ACHCA Continuing Education Test
Projects Read MoreOne-on-one with… Peter Reed
In 1977, a group of long-term care visionaries representing many disciplines and stakeholders met to create a movement…
Trends Read MoreStriking SNF workers are back on the job in Conn.
The strike is over at New Jersey-based HealthBridge Management and SNF workers are back on the job today…
News Read MoreNana and a belief in informatics within the nursing home
Nana, the name I call my grandmother, has been in a nursing home for several years. Truth be…
Projects Read MoreJAMA: New diabetes drugs may double the risk of pancreatitis
The class of diabetes medications known as GLP-1 agonists—which include Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon) and Liraglutide (Victoza)—may significantly increase…
News Read MoreSenior community defends nurse who refused CPR for dying resident
Glenwood Gardens, Bakersfield, Calif., a Brookdale Senior Living independent living community, is defending one of its nurses who…
News Read MoreCMS: Penalties are working to reduce hospital readmissions
For the first time in five years, the 30-day hospital readmission rate has dropped from an average of…
News Read MoreCalif. plans 85% increase in LTC insurance rates for public employees
The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) plans to raise its rates for long-term care insurance by a…
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