When the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging meets in Los Angeles this fall, a major announcement will be made: The organization will officially unveil a new identity.
Ask the nursing expert: How much should nursing directors expect to compromise?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jul 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the legal expert: avoidable pitfalls in the Family and Medical Leave Act
By
John Durso
Jul 01, 2010
John Durso, Esq. Ungaretti & Harris LLP
How to do it… Incontinence
Jul 01, 2010
Incontinence is one of long-term care’s most difficult—and prevalent—challenges to address.
Meeting expectations
Jul 01, 2010
There may be no better reflection of how long-term care has changed in recent years than the continued proliferation of continuing care retirement communities and active adult communities across the country.
Mental health needs
Jul 01, 2010
The recent Illinois legal decision to move mentally ill nursing home residents into smaller mental health settings is likely to prompt an industrywide examination of the practice of accepting mentally...
It’s good to be home: Choosing durable yet homelike furniture for smaller long-term care facilities
By
John Andrews
Jul 01, 2010
Smaller long-term care settings require certain types of furniture. While pieces should look more homelike, they also should be durable and made to last
Passing on the risk: managing pressure ulcers between care setting transfers
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 01, 2010
Long-term care providers need to closely monitor and manage skin conditions before and after hospital transfers. Many breakdowns can go unnoticed
‘Selective’ surroundings: design group’s program adapts to fit a facility’s needs
By
Brett Bakshis
Jul 01, 2010
A design team takes on a new Pennsylvania facility, creating a look of harmony and warmth—and with a price tag that fits the budget
Editor’s Desk: Looking for a reason to smile? Here are a couple
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 01, 2010
Within one week recently, I learned just how creative and clever long-term care workers can be.