Best-selling author Daniel Pink laid it on the line at the recent LeadingAge annual meeting to vividly illustrate why simple “if-then” reward scenarios — which are suitable for basic tasks...
Subjective analytics?
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Steven Littlehale
Dec 04, 2015
You encounter predictive analytics daily — when you apply for life insurance, receive unique credit card offers, or view pop-up web ads. But do they actually change your behavior?
Ask the Care Expert about… hand washing
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Dec 04, 2015
I am a new RN in post-acute care. What is one thing I should learn first to help residents, and to help me have a long, rewarding career?
Study: Silver dressings may not be gold
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Dec 04, 2015
A new study has cast further doubt on whether a controversial treatment to prevent surgical site infections is effective for elderly patients.
Infrared camera helps assess chronic, non-healing wounds
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Dec 04, 2015
Handheld infrared cameras may help healthcare workers assess and identify hard-to-heal wounds early on, a new study has found.
Nutrition program for dementia debuts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 04, 2015
Fresh Bites from Unidine debuted this fall as a comprehensive nutrition program designed for memory care patients.
Relias Learning continues to purchase online learning foes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 04, 2015
Relias Learning has completed the acquisition of fellow professional education company RediLearning. The deal will allow 400 new senior care courses to be merged into the Relias library.
The invisible heroes
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 04, 2015
They were seniors, so I suppose they were used to being invisible. They were also veterans — a double-whammy. Add in the fact that most were from long-term care settings, and you have the perfect storm....
I couldn’t live without… Caremerge Chronic Care App
Dec 04, 2015
When Ken Giacobbo’s New Jersey practice, HomeVisits Physicians, went looking for a chronic care management tool, it was difficult. Discovering and using the Caremerge Chronic Care Management app...
Interactive robotic pets are calming dementia patients
Dec 04, 2015
A robotic therapy cat can help improve quality of life for people with dementia, according to a pilot study out of Mälardalen University in Sweden.