More than half of nursing homes, ALFs report difficulty with labs processing COVID-19 tests
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 02, 2020
More than 50% of nursing home and assisted living providers are experiencing lab processing problems after testing residents and staff for COVID-19, according to new survey results from the American Health...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, June 4
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 03, 2020
Hospice use is highest in assisted living settings, study finds … Bio-inspired shoe grips may help seniors keep their footing, say Harvard engineers … Pentagon official says COVID-19 vaccine a ‘reasonable’...
One-time COVID-19 testing at SNFs and ALFs would cost $672M
By
Danielle Brown
May 28, 2020
The total bill would be about $672 million to test every resident and staff member at each U.S. nursing home and assisted living facility just once, according to new data released by the American Health...
The decision to reopen eldercare facilities should rest entirely with clinicians who provide direct resident care, the organization says.
Looking forward: These simple steps can help your vision-impaired residents
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 01, 2019
These tips, such as how to improve visual contrast in living spaces, can help vision-impaired residents remain safe and self-reliant.
How to embrace national partnerships
By
Steven Wolley
Aug 04, 2014
As national director of property management for Emeritus Senior Living, I am responsible for overseeing more than 505 locations throughout the U.S. While it is a daunting task, I have found ways to streamline...
Guardians of safety
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2013
Laundry and housekeeping personnel are on the front lines when it comes to safeguarding long-term care residents’ health, cleanliness and quality of life.
New chef wins ‘top’ honors
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 01, 2013
Bernie Karlov has been chef at Life Care Center of The Willows less than a year, but he’s already made the 100-bed nursing home proud. His slow-cooked spare ribs and chuck wagon slow-simmered baked...
McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards return for second year
By
McKnight's Staff
May 06, 2013
Submissions are now being accepted for the second annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The awards are open to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, and continuing care retirement...
Gender-bending thief targets Atlanta assisted living facilities
Dec 22, 2011
It’s unclear from the surveillance video if the thief, donned in nursing scrubs, an identification badge and what appears to be a large black curly wig, is a man or a woman. But one thing is certain:...