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Dedicated staff enhances a facility’s reputation
You know when someone loves his or her job, especially in the service professions. The waitperson that truly…
Projects May 31Eden Alternative acquires Lifespan Network’s Wellspring program
The merger announced today brings together two not-for-profit organizations focused on advancing excellence through culture change in nursing…
News May 31The changing landscape of assisted living
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) conference, held earlier this month in Dallas presented this observer a close-up look…
Projects May 30CMS announces partnership to reduce improper antipsychotic drug use
In response to this week’s failure of a proposed amendment meant to curb the “off-label” use of antipsychotic…
News May 30Overcoming unhappiness
Many older people live unhappily in residential settings that are designed to help them. How can you help…
Projects May 30Study: Telerehab improves functioning after stroke
Researchers at the Indianapolis-based Regenstrief Institute have developed STeleR, a home telerehabilitation program that they are reporting can…
News May 30Pennsylvania adopts electronic fingerprinting for LTC workers
Beginning on June 4, manual background check requests will no longer be accepted by Pennsylvania’s Department of Aging.…
News May 30Alleviating compassion fatigue before it drags down productivity
Long-term care employees know how to take care of others, but they don’t always know how to take…
Projects May 29Nursing home profits soar in Q1 2012, yet many facilities provide “lousy” care
Nursing home earnings skyrocketed in Q1 2012, especially for large, publicly traded companies. Last year’s industry’s strategy shuffling…
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