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June 11
A broken AFO
I cannot remember when my AFOs (ankle-foot orthoses) were made. But I know they are…
June 11
Opportunities for enhancement
In Texas, the turnover and vacancy rate for certified nursing assistants (CNAs) in LTC nursing…
June 7
Pentecostal moments in long-term care
Can religion add quality to life in advanced age? Can it do so when dementia…
June 7
What’s for dinner? Nothing
It’s almost lunchtime here. Time to take a break and regroup for the afternoon. I’m feeling…
June 6
Innovation clashes with harsh economic reality in LTC design
Environments for aging are always top of mind here at Long-Term Living, an area of…
June 6
Key considerations when transitioning to an eMAR system
With the growing use of electronic data in healthcare to improve quality of care and…
June 5
The new Community First Choice program: How will it affect LTC providers?
The Obama Administration seems determined to keep patients in their community settings and out of…
June 4
5 team building practices that will make your staff want to stay
According to a 2011 American Health Care Association study, the average nursing home turnover rate is…
May 31
End-of-life discussions shouldn’t be saved til the end, ACPEL conference urges
The message emerging from this week’s International Society of Advance Care Planning & End of…
May 31
The case for hospice in the skilled nursing setting
After working for 15 years in skilled nursing care in New York and Massachusetts, the…
May 31
Dedicated staff enhances a facility’s reputation
You know when someone loves his or her job, especially in the service professions. The…
May 30
The changing landscape of assisted living
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) conference, held earlier this month in Dallas presented this observer…
