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Disaster planning workshop a long-term care success
More than 250 people attended the California Association of Health Facilities’ (CAHF) “Really Ready Long-Term Care Disaster Preparedness…
Projects April 10CMS announces 27 Shared Savings ACOs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced 27 Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) for its Shared Savings…
News April 10Geriatric ERs: A growing trend sparks interest, debate
At New York City’s Mount Sinai Hospital, elderly patients arriving at the emergency room now have the option for a…
Projects April 10Researchers identify risk factors of rehospitalization for post-acute stroke patients
Stroke patients receiving in-patient rehabilitation are more likely to land back in the hospital within three months if…
News April 10Muscle training treats urinary incontinence for older women, study finds
A type of exercise called pelvic floor muscle training is effective for treating adult women with urinary incontinence,…
News April 105 markets dominate sluggish assisted living construction
Construction activity in assisted living properties remains near its lowest levels since the economic recession, according to NIC…
Trends April 10One-on-one with Loren B. Shook
Loren Shook is no stranger to the LTC community. The president and CEO of Silverado Senior Living has…
Projects April 9SNF residents at greater risk of hospitalization for blood clots after an infection
Older adults who had stayed in nursing homes or hospitals and developed infections of any kind—such as urinary,…
News April 9Can this resident ever move closer to home?
On a motorcycle trip through Ohio more than two years ago, a crash left John (pseudonym) traumatically brain…
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