Illinois may soon become the fifth state that lets families install cameras in nursing homes. Advocates see the move as a way to help ensure peace of mind. But for many nursing homes, the development may...
Why Wi-Fi is right for LTC providers the focus of April 23 webcast
Mar 20, 2014
(Editor’s Note: This program is now available in our archive. Click through registration as usual to access the presentation.) Participants in an April 23 McKnight’s webcast will hear first-hand...
Sounding off on personal care alarms: Enough already
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Mar 18, 2014
We all know how technology is supposed to help us. And for the most part, it does. But sometimes, too much of something isn’t a good thing. I’m talking about personal care alarms. While they...
Balancing independence and maintaining safety in eldercare the focus of Sept. 4 webcast
Aug 26, 2013
A McKnight’s webcast on Sept. 4 will focus on how providers can optimize resident protections and quality of care using Wi-Fi enabled technologies. Brendalee Piironen, the executive director of The...
June 25 webcast will show how to improve resident safety and security more efficiently
Jun 12, 2013
Safety, security and operational efficiency are critical areas that long-term care providers must constantly improve upon. A new McKnight’s free webcast June 25 will help attendees learn how to do...
Keeping seniors independent and safe
By
Leila Nouri
Apr 10, 2013
Long-term care facilities face a variety of safety and caregiver workflow challenges. Families struggle to ensure the independence of their loved ones in order to maintain that person’s dignity....