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Making friends in long-term care
When I came to this facility, I did not know quite what to think. I knew many residents…
Projects Read MorePope’s resignation puts spotlight on aging and ageism
The stunning news earlier this week that Pope Benedict XVI was stepping down as leader of the Catholic…
Projects Read MoreLong-Term Living takes break in observance of Presidents’ Day
Long-term Living will take a short break from news, articles, blogs and social media on February 18. We'll…
News Read MoreNew strains of MRSA found in nursing homes
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been a great concern for hospitals over the past few years. Patients in…
News Read MoreHormone therapy blocks accelerated biological aging in women with Alzheimer’s risk factor
Healthy menopausal women carrying a well-known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease showed measurable signs of accelerated biological…
News Read More2013: The year of HIT cooperation across the care spectrum?
Long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) providers and vendors made great strides in healthcare information technology (HIT) during 2012. …
Projects Read MoreNational Federation of Nurses merges with teacher’s union
The National Federation of Nurses (NFN) has voted to merge its efforts with the American Federation of Teachers…
News Read MoreProposed rule extends deadline for SNF sprinkler systems
Prompted by two nursing home fires in 2003 in which 31 residents died, the Government Accountability Office (GAO)…
Projects Read MoreEmeritus Senior Living plans to hire 1,000 veterans, military spouses
With the unemployment rate for veterans significantly higher than that for the overall population, one of the nation's…
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