A Day in the Life: When art becomes magic in action
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 02, 2012
Watching a long-time Alzheimer’s sufferer create a beautiful piece of artwork or even play a musical instrument is like watching “magic in action,” says Carol Silver-Elliott, president...
Ask the care expert: What are pertinent details to include in pain journals?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Apr 02, 2012
Pain journals are a great way for anyone who may be experiencing pain to track it and take a record to the healthcare practitioner’s office for visits.
G & E files for bankruptcy
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 02, 2012
BGC Partners will buy the assets of Grubb & Ellis Co., which filed for bankruptcy in February.
Study: Hearing loss could induce falls
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 02, 2012
Skilled nursing facility operators eager to reduce resident falls might have a new tool in their kit: testing residents’ hearing.
Kindred cuts its losses and focuses on ‘cluster’ strategy
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 02, 2012
As it recovers from a tough fourth quarter, Kindred Healthcare said it would not renew seven lease bundles containing 64 facilities in 2013.
Post-stroke malnutrition may linger on for months: experts
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 02, 2012
Individuals who have had a stroke might continue to have difficulty eating three months or longer after the event, despite regaining the strength for most other physical functions, a new study finds.
How to do it… Transportation
Apr 02, 2012
Transportation for anyone in a rural or sub-rural setting — especially long-term care providers — can be challenging. More planning and top-notch strategic investments are needed, many observers believe....
Ask the nursing expert: How can I keep key nursing staff in the face of cutbacks?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Apr 02, 2012
In this era of ever-increasing clinical needs and critical thinking with our medically complex patients, continuing education is desperately needed.
Vote on enhanced nurse education requirements
Apr 02, 2012
Illinois lawmakers delayed a vote on a bill requiring that at least 20% of all nursing and personal care in a nursing home be provided by a registered nurse.
I couldn’t live without… Interactant
Apr 02, 2012
Prior to adopting Health Care Software’s Interactant solution, Jennifer D’Angelo, the assistant vice president of information services at Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff, NJ, was spending...