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Looking for healthier, different food
After eating in nursing homes for 16 years I know the menus by heart. At this facility the…
Projects Read MoreSeniors housing: Strategies for a successful transition amid a changing consumerism
Seniors housing is at an inflection point where new products and services must be conceived and implemented to…
Projects Read MoreHospitalization restriction could cost seniors a bundle for SNF care
Continuing confusion over hospital classifications can result in seniors being responsible for paying their entire stay at a…
News Read MoreToday’s seniors see better than their parents
A recent study published online in the Journal of Ophthalmology concluded that older Americans have better eyesight than…
News Read MoreSeniors won’t kick the habit even after chronic disease diagnoses
Even after being diagnosed with a chronic illness, most seniors still won’t give up unhealthy habits, according to…
News Read MoreNo EHR? No problem: New software could nix need for EHRs in LTC facilities
Long-term care facilities concerned about how to afford an electronic health record system in order to exchange data…
News Read MoreMedicare mandates prior authorization for powered wheelchairs in 7 states
Starting Sept. 1, prior authorizations will be required for fulfillment of power wheelchair claims under Medicare in California,…
News Read MoreFostering friendships in LTC
Residents need more stimulation than just cursory conversations with caregivers. They need each other. A recent study in…
Projects Read MoreAssisted living fundamentals continue to show improvement
The recovery in assisted living occupancy remains in place, as occupancy continues to improve, reports NIC MAP. In…
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