Dining

Building a dining staff team has yielded long-lasting results

Patrice Griffiths March 16, 2010

Our dining department, which struggled with a communication gap, is now a stronger, more cohesive unit. The journey to get there has been educational and rewarding.

Researchers discuss common therapies that may cause health problems in seniors

June 03, 2009

Two therapies commonly prescribed to seniors carry some significant risks, according to reports presented in Chicago during this week's Digestive Disease Week.

Regulators see need to issue new guide for dining assistants in nursing homes

March 16, 2009

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has completed a guide for providers who want to employ dining assistants in their facilities. After a drawn out battle, CMS agreed five years ago to allow the use of paid feeding assistants--provided they achieve a certain level of training and have the approval of the state.

Report: Drinking plenty of coffee lowers risk of acquiring Alzheimer's disease

February 02, 2009

Individuals who drink three to five cups of coffee in middle age have lower risks for dementia and Alzheimer's later in life than those who drink more, or steer clear of the brew altogether.

Peanut butter recall list grows, providers urged to check food supplies

January 21, 2009

The list of companies and products affected by the peanut butter recall continues to grow as the Food and Drug Administration zeroes in on the source of the outbreak-a food manufacturer that supplies peanut products to long-term care facilities, hospitals and other institutions.

Culinary, design competitions big hits at nursing home convention

October 17, 2008

Two new spectacles garnered special attention this week at the annual conference of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging in Philadelphia: The Chef Challenge and the Last Designer Standing competitions.

CMS warns: Medicare therapy caps back in full effect soon

May 23, 2008

A process that shields most nursing home residents from therapy payment caps is set to expire at the end of next month, federal regulators told providers Thursday during a special conference call. Officials with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services also announced that new surveyor guidances covering nutrition and food handling would be issued in July or August.

Some seniors drink alcohol to excess, report finds

March 07, 2008

One out of every 10 Medicare beneficiaries over age 65 may drink unhealthy amounts of alcohol.

A tasteful first impression

Brett Bakshis February 06, 2008

Facility puts new bistro in lobby, broadening dining options for residents and employees, and improving the overall appeal of the entryway.

Tech toys

January 30, 2008

The nation's top lawmakers are learning more about new monitoring, personal health record and brain fitness technologies for seniors during a special briefing and demonstration today.Senators from the Special Committee on Aging; the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee; and the Medical Technology Caucus are hosting the event to discuss and explore what type of support is needed to promote technological advances that can help our nation's aging population.

It's about time

January 30, 2008

Staying on top of the latest products, services and industry trends can be a time-devouring pursuit. But the job just became less time consuming, thanks to our new Web site. Eldercare pros can find many time-saving options. These include a substantially enhanced Directory that makes it easier to locate needed services, plus videos of important suppliers. The latest job openings are also available, as well as immediate access to our Career Guide. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our new site. We think you'll find it's time well spent.