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ALFA partners with new senior living association in India
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) announced Monday it has partnered with the first-ever senior living association…
News Read MoreRespiratory rehab
Breathe in … breathe out …. This is not always as easy (or comfortable) as it seems. When…
Projects Read MoreMedPAC recommends no market basket increase for LTC services in 2013
In a unanimous vote earlier this week, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission recommended Congress provide no cost-of-living payment…
News Read MoreImproving the image of LTC nursing
A dear friend of mine was recently admitted to hospice. In the course of discussing my friend’s care,…
Projects Read MoreInspired by a resident’s determination
I’m going to share with you a brief story about an incredible nursing home resident. You may know…
Projects Read MoreCustomized learning, culture change
If your company only educates to fulfill mandatory licensure requirements, you are missing potential opportunities to grow staff…
Projects Read MoreNominations open for 2012 awards honoring LTC professionals
Long-term care is demanding, complicated, compassionate—and its professionals find fulfillment in making a difference in care and quality…
Projects Read MoreCBO: Raising Medicare eligibility age increases revenue, leaves people without insurance
Raising the eligibility age for Medicare would reduce federal spending and increase revenues, according to a new Congressional…
News Read MoreStudy: Elderly with cirrhosis present growing burden on healthcare system
Older Americans with cirrhosis have significantly worse health status, greater functional disability and require twice the amount of…
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