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End-of-life discussions shouldn’t be saved til the end, ACPEL conference urges
The message emerging from this week’s International Society of Advance Care Planning & End of Life Care (ACPEL)…
Projects Read MoreThe case for hospice in the skilled nursing setting
After working for 15 years in skilled nursing care in New York and Massachusetts, the opportunity to work…
Projects Read MoreDedicated staff enhances a facility’s reputation
You know when someone loves his or her job, especially in the service professions. The waitperson that truly…
Projects Read MoreEden Alternative acquires Lifespan Network’s Wellspring program
The merger announced today brings together two not-for-profit organizations focused on advancing excellence through culture change in nursing…
News Read MoreThe changing landscape of assisted living
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) conference, held earlier this month in Dallas presented this observer a close-up look…
Projects Read MoreCMS announces partnership to reduce improper antipsychotic drug use
In response to this week’s failure of a proposed amendment meant to curb the “off-label” use of antipsychotic…
News Read MoreOvercoming unhappiness
Many older people live unhappily in residential settings that are designed to help them. How can you help…
Projects Read MoreStudy: Telerehab improves functioning after stroke
Researchers at the Indianapolis-based Regenstrief Institute have developed STeleR, a home telerehabilitation program that they are reporting can…
News Read MorePennsylvania adopts electronic fingerprinting for LTC workers
Beginning on June 4, manual background check requests will no longer be accepted by Pennsylvania’s Department of Aging.…
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