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Assisted living options grow, while nursing home occupancy declines
A new study finds a connection between a growth in assisted living options and a decline in nursing…
News Read MoreDirect care, America’s fastest-growing occupation
This month, PHI released its latest analysis of the direct-care workforce. Most striking are the statistics on job…
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Continuing Education Test #175 Based on Long-Term Living June 2012 How to Use the ACHCA Continuing Education Test
Projects Read MoreNew palliative/end-of-life care measures for LTC
By 2030, there will be more than 72 million elderly Americans. With approximately 2.5 million people dying each…
Projects Read MoreACHCA leadership panel addresses LTC challenges
The top leaders of the major long-term healthcare associations gathered recently during the American College of Health Care Administrators…
Projects Read MoreNursing home quality shows improvement
Recent government data released last week indicates that more skilled nursing facilities are achieving higher Five-Star Quality Rating…
News Read MorePerson-centered care: The bottom line
In 2003, a study of best practices for meal service in long-term care found that residents and staff…
Projects Read MoreSon billed $93K for mom’s nursing home care
It’s called the “filial responsibility law” and it’s on the books in 30 states. However, this law is…
News Read MoreNecessary faith
One thing that was important to me when I came here two years ago was to connect with…
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