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How to send positive messages to residents and families
Many LTC providers mistakenly believe that they have given great customer service when they successfully resolve a family's…
Projects Read MoreAlzheimer’s may spread by ‘jumping’ through brain regions, study finds
One of the biggest mysteries involving Alzheimer’s disease may soon be uncovered.The question has been whether Alzheimer’s starts…
News Read MorePHI’s Dawson to step down; Sturgeon to take helm
PHI President Steven Dawson plans to step down from his position on September 1, 2012, after 20 years…
News Read MoreDoes your building have an unsafe ‘open door’ policy?
Periodically I receive newsletters from a number of LTC organizations I have covered. Recently, I received the Montgomery…
Projects Read MoreHead, shoulders, knees, toes: A focus on mobility
Residents whose conditions require physical and/or occupational therapy receive special care plans targeted to improving their individual conditions.…
Projects Read MoreGerontological Society targets seniors’ pain relief in new publications
The pain suffered by older adults is the shared focus of the two newest entries in The Gerontological…
News Read MoreHouse repeals CLASS Act
The U.S. House Wednesday repealed the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, the voluntary LTC insurance program…
News Read MoreThe impact of ‘never events’ on post-acute care
Post-acute providers, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) need to prepare for…
Projects Read MoreAssisted living marketing directors see salary increase
The national average salary of director of marketing at an assisted living facility is $50,429, according to the…
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