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How to motivate staff to optimize the LTC dining experience
According to a recent editorial at www.pickthebrain.com (an online forum focusing on self-improvement), “What separates the highly successful is…
Projects Read MoreObesity can contribute to cognitive decline, study says
Obesity can affect memory and brain function on older adults when combined with at least one other metabolic…
News Read More5 reasons to educate residents about their illnesses
“How long have you had Parkinson’s?” the psychologist asked Mr. Jones during his initial evaluation.“They just told me…
Projects Read MoreKindred buys IntegraCare; doubles its hospice and home care foothold in Texas
Kindred Healthcare today agreed to buy IntegraCare Holdings, a Texas hospice and home health company, for $75 million,…
News Read MoreAetna buys Coventry Health Care in latest deal to divvy up Medicare/Medicaid expansion market
Aetna today announced it will buy competitor Coventry Health Care for $7.3 billion, which includes an assumption of…
News Read MoreHealthcare data analytics poised to surge in next four years, study says
The use of data analytics is primed for rapid growth within U.S. hospitals, according to “U.S. Hospital Health…
News Read MoreGiving with one hand, taking away with the other
The skilled nursing facility (SNF) community is breathing a sigh of relief with the late July announcement by…
Projects Read MoreMedicaid dental care at the nursing home
I have always had very good teeth and few cavities. But my dentist warned when I moved to…
Projects Read MoreLook who is (or will be 65) this year
For the past few years, the Long-Term Living Industry Guide has published a list of well-known celebrities, writers,…
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