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Two sides of the elderspeak fence
Recently syndicated columnist “Dear Abby” printed a letter decrying the inappropriateness of addressing residents as “Granny,” “Dear” or…
Projects February 9Consumer Watchdog sues insurance company for allegedly cheating LTC policyholders
A health insurance company may not be honoring the long-term care policies of Californians, according to a new…
News February 9Study: Majority of assisted living residents are believed to drink alcohol
Pennsylvania’s elders might have a drinking problem, according to a new study by the University of Pittsburgh published…
News February 9Obama’s proposed budget calls for Medicare/Medicaid cuts
President Obama’s proposed budget for 2013 would reduce spending for Medicare and Medicaid, including cuts in Medicare payments…
News February 8A plea to new senior living developers: Budget for furniture!
I have been privy to recent interior design discussions that ask the question, "Do we really need to…
Projects February 8A nursing home’s ‘secret’ to making list of ‘Best Nursing Homes’
U.S. News & World Report yesterday released its annual Best Nursing Home Ratings. Top ranked facilities are based…
Projects February 8Obama promises $156 million to fight Alzheimer’s, support caregivers
The Obama administration is spending $130 million now through 2013 to fund research into Alzheimer’s disease, the Department…
News February 8Helping families hold on to loved ones with Alzheimer’s
As most caregivers in LTC settings know, caring for residents with dementias is complex and challenging. The path…
Projects February 8‘Active agers’ drive new design model
Often, basic approaches in architecture and interior design develop incrementally in a given sector—with changes barely perceptible over…
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