Caring about culture: acknowledging the ethnicity of residents
can make a world of difference.(featurearticle)
For days after moving into Lancaster Health Group's Lake Shore
facility in Chicago, a woman refused to allow herself to be bathed or to
receive help changing her clothes. Eventually, the staff . . .
Community responsibility.(NOT-FOR-PROFIT report)
If the government investigated your nonprofit organization to
determine if it deserved its tax-exempt status, how would you react?
What evidence could you provide? The need for nonprofits to . . .
Recognizing dysphagia at meals: swallowing problems affect
residents' health and quality of life. Can your staff identify
dyspha
Most of us look forward to mealtime. It is, of course, an
opportunity to eat, but it is also a chance to socialize with others and
relax from the day's work or routine. However, for many . . .
The snapshot: recording a thousand words' worth of evidence,
Part one of a two-part series on the role of photography in facilit
Documenting evidence is essential to any investigation.
Photography, a powerful and yet convenient form of documentation, allows
an investigator to capture the essence of a scene and record large . . .
Giving meaning to quality of life through technology:
cutting-edge research on aging-in-place technologies at Carnegie Mellon
Un
How can technology improve quality of life for older adults and
people with disabilities? Is such technology achievable? Can it be
affordable?
Research demonstrates that most people simply want . . .
Long-term care policy: lessons from overseas; An interview with
Howard Gleckman, visiting fellow Center for Retirement Research,
As the world's population ages, policymakers in the United
States are examining other industrialized nations' efforts to
reform long-term care financing. In the past 12 years, France, Germany,
and . . .
Adjustable bariatric bed.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The Joerns Baril10A bed from Joerns Healthcare is specifically
designed to address bariatric resident dignity while providing patient
safety and comfort when resident weight exceeds standard . . .
Wristwatch-like alert transmitter.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Part of RF Technologies[R] Code Alert[R] Wandering Management
Solutions, the CodeWatch[TM] transmitter is a small, lightweight device
that resembles a wristwatch that feels familiar and comfortable . . .
Polyurethane-reinforced flooring.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Zeta Naos from FloorFolio[TM] Commercial Flooring is a
heterogeneous flooring within the Responsive Flooring product line.
Constructed with PUR (polyurethane-reinforced) material throughout . . .
Carpet backing technology.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The Dow Chemical Company's polyurethane carpet backing
technology addresses assisted living facilities' demands, such as
durability, maintenance, and roller mobility, without compromising
flooring . . .
Odor eliminator.(PRODUCT spotlight)
Dakota Products' odor-eliminator formula neutralizes offensive
odors by changing their molecular structure. Non-Smoke's ultra-dry
formula is very concentrated and requires only a small amount to . . .
Bariatrics catalog.(PRODUCT spotlight)
The 92-page Bariatrics catalog from AliMed[R] Inc., provides
caregivers with an extensive list of more than 500 durable medical
equipment products with weight capacities ranging from 300 to 1,200 . . .
Disenchantment among LTC leaders--and its toll on quality.(MOVING
TOWARD evidence-based)
Every day and every night, 17,000 nursing home administrators
(NHAs) around the nation bear the awesome responsibility of ensuring
quality of life for 1.1 million of our elders. As leaders, they . . .
Just who will take care of mom and dad?(PAUL WILLGING says
...)
In recent articles attempting to predict the future for nursing
facilities and assisted living, I suggested that both these professional
settings share a common challenge: personnel. Where, I . . .
Federal mortgage policy: has LTC escaped the storm?(VIEW ON
washington)
Spokesmen for the long-term care industry often remind audiences
that a facility for people in need of nursing services is "not just
bricks and mortar." And it is true: Employees are indeed at . . .
Letters.(Letter to the editor)
Editor:
Once again the nursing home industry gets a huge public slap in the
face. Ouch! It really is painful because the disturbing editorial is
written by a "comrade" in the continuum of . . .
Taking a cue from the Supreme Court.(GUEST editorial)
In June, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the home care industry,
determining that the U.S. Department of Labor had acted appropriately in
denying Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protection to . . .
The logical outcome.(editorial)
I went through a set of whipsawing emotions recently. On September
20, I happily conferred the 2007 OPTIMA Award on Ballard Healthcare in
Chicago. You read their story in last month's issue . . .
AHCA 2007 exhibitor express.
A preview of exhibitors at the American Health Care Association
Annual Convention & Exposition
Artromick
Booth 314
Designed specifically for long-term care, the Artromick eMAR is a
complete . . .
LTC Webinar subscription.(LTC mall)
Choose from RAI-specific and LTC-related seminars. Attend up to six
Webinars per year and train multiple staff at each online seminar.
During the Webinar you will be given multiple opportunities to . . .
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