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March 4
Nana and a belief in informatics within the nursing home
Nana, the name I call my grandmother, has been in a nursing home for several…
March 1
A natural haven: Citation of Merit winner Haven Hospice Custead Care Center, Orange Park, Fla.
For as long as humans have existed, they have sought a connection to nature. This…
February 28
Proactive strategies to reduce hospital readmissions
Skilled nursing providers (SNFs) are all too familiar with the challenge of preventing hospital readmissions…
February 28
Nurturing individual growth: Citation of Merit winner Good Shepherd Cottage at Santa Teresita, Duarte, Calif.
“To affirm and defend the beauty, the purpose, and the sacredness of all human life,”…
February 26
2013 Citation of Merit winners: Celebrating excellence in LTC design
The Environments for Aging annual design issue showcases the latest trends and best practices in…
February 26
Preventing workplace violence in LTC
As a life safety/disaster planning consultant to long-term care providers around the country as well…
February 26
LED lighting in senior living: Friend or foe?
One of the newest technologies in lighting is LED (light-emitting diode). But is it that…
February 25
What design features do LTC residents most want?
The psychologist walked into Mrs. Winters’ room and found her in the corner, muttering under…
February 25
Audio books fight loneliness
Each morning, I stay pretty busy working on the computer for several hours. In the…
February 22
Therapy caps: Unraveling the spider’s web for long-term care
Outpatient therapy caps, originally instituted by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, limit the coverage…
February 21
“The Gray Lady” stumbles: How could The New York Times get things so wrong?
It honestly pains me to say it, because I profoundly admire The New York Times,…
February 21
Is renovation always a good thing?
Every year a group of multi-disciplinary professionals gather to discuss Design Showcase submissions for Long-Term…
