October 2008 29 10 Issue of McKnight's Long Term Care News

October 2008 29 10 Issue of McKnight's Long Term Care News

Features

Future shock

Historically, those in need of seniors housing and care options had but one real choice: nursing homes. But market changes and policy shifts have collectively ...
 

Get on the bus

Whether it's a doctor visit or a country drive, vehicles are key. But performing due diligence is a must before hitting the road
 

News

New plans for LTC? They're not saying

When you think about it, long-term care is really a thorny issue—particularly the financing side of it. As Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security resources dwindle, ...
 

Lawmakers turn focus to arbitration mandate

The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved anti-industry legislation that would put an end to pre-admission requirements mandating dispute resolution agreements.
 

Senate committee gives OK to background checks bill

The Senate Finance Committee last month passed two bills that seek to prevent the abuse of elderly long-term care residents.
 

60 seconds with...

David Stevenson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Health Policy, Harvard Medical School
 

Election 2008: Long-Term Care? Huh?

Long-term care is an increasingly important issue—just not on the campaign trail
 

Leading by example

Inspiration for the future

It's been a year since the inception of "Leading by Example," and looking back, we are amazed at the innovative practices taking place in nursing ...
 

Having my say

An opportunity for change

Among issues facing the next president is an incredible opportunity to improve how we live, receive care, and pay for the quality of life we ...
 

In sales, it's about survival

This is a tough time for many people in the senior housing industry. With sub-prime fiascos, consumer confidence waning and an election up in the ...
 

Ask the care expert

Ask the care expert

Sherrie Dornberger, RNC, CDONA, FACDONA President, NADONA
 

Ask the treatment expert

Ask the treatment expert

Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC President, Wound Care Education Institute
 

Ask the nursing expert

Ask the nursing expert

Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
 

Ask the payment expert

Ask the payment expert

Patricia Boyer, MSM, NHA, RN President, Boyer & Associates, LLC
 

Ask the legal expert

Ask the legal expert

John Durso, Esq. Ungaretti & Harris LLP
 

Design

The Querencia at Barton Creek

A Texas facility thinks environmentally, even enlisting the help of its residents. Savings on energy costs are now on track to reach 15%
 

The big picture

New president soon? Big deal

With less than a month before Election Day, the fight to determine our next president has hit a fever pitch. By that, I mean both ...
 

Editor’s desk

Take a look at how we are improving news coverage

In the beginning, there was - and let me emphasize up front still is - the printed page. And now we enter a new era, ...
 

Profile

Caregiving tradition

Blanche Lincoln, U.S. Senator, Arkansas
 
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