Many nurses like the boss better than the big wheels
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 01, 2008
While much of the attention of the most recent My InnerView national satisfaction survey focused on generally positive resident and family views, responses from workers also pointed out areas of concern...
Dressing made of silica gel
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2008
A new type of dressing made of silica gel fibers is showing early wound care potential. Developed by scientists in Germany, this novel dressing has many advantages: it is shape-stable, pH-neutral and 100%...
Survey: Facility satisfaction rises among LTC consumers
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 01, 2008
New research finds that 82% of long-term care consumers say they are satisfied with their facility. It marks a 2% rise compared to a year earlier among residents and family members describing their levels...
A new perspective
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 01, 2008
Alice Hedt, Executive Director, NCCNHR
A sore subject
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 01, 2008
Wound management and prevention, like a wound itself, is a painful subject for many long-term care providers. It often ranks highest among their resident care-related concerns.
Looks do matter
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2008
Some say four. Others say 90. But it is inarguably within the span of precious few seconds that people forge first impressions.
When music works magic
By
Barbara Jacobs
Jul 01, 2008
Dr. Oliver Sacks, Professor of Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry at Columbia University, in his current bestselling book, Musicophilia, writes about the amazing therapeutic effects of music on people with...
This village has big plans
By
Brett Bakshis
Jul 01, 2008
One of the largest CCRCs in the country, Friendship Village located in Schaumburg, IL, offers something for seniors at all stages of life.
How to do it… Incontinence care
Jul 01, 2008
Incontinence care products and programs require a large portion of a facility’s resources. That makes choosing the right ones vital —and taking the right steps to make choices highly crucial.