How do you discuss a speech or swallow-care plan with someone who might not be able to communicate well?
Sector fundamentals are improving, really
By
John O'Connor
Mar 25, 2013
There are some tangible signs that things are getting better for the senior living sector, and probably for the overall economy as well.
Post-acute payment bundling system appears ominous
By
Liza Berger
May 21, 2009
Nursing homes have cause to worry about the prospect of a Medicare post-acute payment bundling system. If it pans out, facilities may end up on the losing side of the equation. That is just one of my takeaways...
Medicare to reimburse certain genetic tests
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 22, 2016
News about how there will be Medicare reimbursement for hereditary cancer-related disorders, under a new CPT code for multi-gene panels, gives more options to some long-term care residents.
Hungry for a breakthrough
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Nov 24, 2015
Study findings that are applicable to people’s daily lives, like sleep and exercise, are good. Incorporating emotions or heart, as I’ve written about previously, works too. But the best way...
Time to start clowning around
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Aug 24, 2016
I like the occasional clown — as long as they’re where they’re supposed to be. But when they’re not? Downright terrifying. Then came this new nursing home study to put that line of...
Positive attitudes in aging lead to resilience
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 05, 2016
Having a positive attitude in aging makes seniors more resilient under stress, according to new research. This means more than you probably think.
No reason to cheer fiscal cliff ‘solution’
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 02, 2013
Should a person be congratulated and backslapped for simply doing his or her job? That’s the question that should be on people’s minds today as they ponder what has happened with fiscal cliff...
The costs of (not) saving time
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2017
A study last week confirmed what I often discuss with my friends, which is that money really can buy happiness when it’s used to increase time.
A reason for providers to smile amid so much angst
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 30, 2017
Sure, a tax overhaul bill that has a significant segment of providers quivering is picking up steam and should be on the president’s desk soon. But there’s also other legislation being considered...