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Controlling infection through design
By now, the majority of medical staff and administrators in acute care settings realize that hospital-acquired infections pose…
Trends Read MoreIn face of fiscal meltdown, Illinois funds nursing home safety
Illinois is in trouble. Big, ugly fiscal trouble. The Wall Street Journal recently referred to it as “the…
Projects Read MoreWhen residents start food fights
A few weeks ago, a 20-something severely disabled resident, who I will call John, returned to this nursing…
Projects Read MoreFTC files suit to block Omnicare’s bid on PharMerica
This story was updated on January 31 at 9:32 a.m. with PharMerica's statement.The Federal Trade Commission issued a…
News Read MoreAMDA names interim executive director
The American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) has appointed Harvey Tillipman interim executive director. He will serve in the…
News Read MoreSenior housing continues slow recovery
The seniors housing occupancy rate continued its slow recovery in the fourth quarter of 2011, while construction activity…
News Read MorePerson-centered care at the end of life
I remember, years ago, when somebody died in a nursing home, residents would be moved to a room…
Projects Read MoreMusic works magic for seniors
Drum circles, rhythm sticks, singalongs… Music is core to life from cradle to grave. It can lift the…
Projects Read MoreMild cognitive impairment common in elderly, Mayo Clinic finds
More than 6 percent of Americans age 70 to 89 develop mild cognitive impairment (MCI) every year, according…
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