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Seniors 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 August 10No 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 August 9Medicare 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 August 9Fostering friendships in LTC
Residents need more stimulation than just cursory conversations with caregivers. They need each other. A recent study in…
Projects August 9Assisted living fundamentals continue to show improvement
The recovery in assisted living occupancy remains in place, as occupancy continues to improve, reports NIC MAP. In…
Projects August 9Review and update LTC emergency plans with operational changes
Long-term care providers around the nation have experienced the impact of challenging economic times. Many communities including skilled…
Projects August 9No increase planned for Medicare drug plan premium in 2013
Medicare Part D premiums will remain stable for the third year in a row, the Associated Press reported…
News August 85 stages of highly effective LTC facility tours
Having conducted and participated in hundreds of facility tours during my career, I have been able to distill the…
Projects August 7Bed bugs: LTC’s unwelcome residents
Long-term care facilities are prime feeding grounds for bed bugs. Like hotels and college dormitories where many people…
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