Majd Alwan, Director, Center for Aging Services Technologies
Tasteful twists
By
Julie Williamson
Jan 01, 2009
The layout and design of dining areas in long-term care facilities are key to keeping residents and families coming back for seconds
Keeping record
By
John Andrews
Jan 01, 2009
It might be hard to believe, but it was five years ago when President Bush declared his support for an electronic health records initiative by creating the Office of the National Coordinator for Health...
Nurses: Take your shot
Jan 01, 2009
It’s been said, “nurses are the heartbeat of the healthcare system.” Without them, the system could not survive.
Star ratings? Give ’em two big thumbs down
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 01, 2009
For a while, it appeared the feds had pulled it off: Nobody was going to be watching the right hand while the left hand fiddled away.
Each year’s a new start
By
John O'Connor
Jan 01, 2009
We can find many reasons to rejoice in a new year’s arrival.
Focus on the resident
By
Jill Gilbert
Jan 01, 2009
Palm Garden in Ocala, FL, is a 180-bed skilled “living” facility where residents are known as “community members,” and the focus is on wellness, not illness.
Better, bigger and faster
By
Brett Bakshis
Jan 01, 2009
An Ohio assisted living and skilled nursing facility uses clever design and construction techniques to more rapidly build its community