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Health information technology in LTC: Where do we stand?
In this new monthly blog, I will bring you the big picture in long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC)…
Projects Read MoreNurses report EHRs improve care quality, health outcomes
A new study finds that nurses working with electronic health records (EHRs) consistently reported more improvements to nursing…
News Read MoreHHS drafts strategic national plan for addressing Alzheimer’s
To meet the needs of an aging population where upwards of one in every eight baby boomers is…
News Read MoreReflections on a life in long-term care
Following the recent sale of the family business of 35 years—a 231-bed skilled nursing facility—to a large Catholic…
Projects Read MoreLeadingAge announces new summit for executives
Executives in the aging services field will have a new meeting to attend and discuss innovations at this…
News Read MoreNicotine patch improves mild cognitive impairment, study finds
Using a nicotine patch may help improve mild memory loss in older adults, according to a recent study…
News Read MoreIn the long-term care resident’s shoes—or wheelchair
It’s one thing to intellectually understand the physical, social and emotional challenges your residents face in long-term care.…
Projects Read MoreBill would require Iowa’s LTC facilities to notify community of sex offender residents
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad introduced new legislation on Monday that would require the state’s long-term and residential care…
News Read MoreHow to leverage word of mouth in senior living
The statistics are compelling and never fail to show the power of social media—a rising, ever-changing communication medium.…
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