This Green House care model uses leading technology to make a nursing home truly a home away from home, for residents, families
Report: Expand nurses’ scope of practice
By
Mary Gustafson
Jan 03, 2011
The healthcare industry’s restrictions on scope of practice, policy and reimbursement-related limitations have undermined nurses’ efforts, according to a new report.
Senator stalls DEA nominee over pain medication rules
By
Mary Gustafson
Jan 03, 2011
Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) has blocked from the full Senate the nomination of Michelle Leonhart as head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.
Walking may delay Alzheimer’s decline
By
Mary Gustafson
Jan 03, 2011
A new study finds that walking five miles per week can stall the decline of cognitive function among seniors who are already experiencing mild forms of dementia.
Music, movement exercises can reduce falls risk: study
By
Mary Gustafson
Jan 03, 2011
Seniors at an increased risk for falling who take part in classes involving music and rhythmic exercise may improve their balance and walking skills. As an added benefit, classes could help reduce the...
Senators want to hear more
By
Mary Gustafson
Jan 03, 2011
Dr. Donald Berwick, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, finally had to face members of Congress recently, and he left them wanting more.
Design Decisions: It’s ‘a culture of caring’
By
Mary Gustafson
Jan 03, 2011
Nursing home incorporates elements of Asian culture into the design of its remodeling efforts to make it feel more like home
Built from the ground up
By
Mary Gustafson
Dec 01, 2010
It’s hard to miss the enormous V-shaped, 18-floor high-rise northeast of Cincinnati’s downtown area. And that’s just how the owners and construction engineers of the upscale Stratford...