What do you call a 77-year-old who has worked with — indeed BEEN one of — the most powerful people in the world, traveled the globe extensively, served his country with honor for decades and then charms,...
We serve the poor and aged (and love a great hotel)
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 07, 2014
Messages about how the long-term care sector exists to serve the neediest and most vulnerable can seem hollow here at the Gaylord National hotel, with its high-end steakhouse and a breathtaking glass atrium...
Also in the news for Oct. 9, 2014 . . .
Oct 09, 2014
AHCA announces new board members and directors, Coble to be vice-chair … Gastronomy tubes should not be used in those with advanced dementia or nearing death, ethics group says … Home healthcare...
AALNA falters in conference dates
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 21, 2014
Hey, did you hear the one about the long-term care conference that was scheduled on Christmas? Of course you didn’t, because it would never happen.
Quality soars in long-term care
Aug 20, 2014
Much like a parent raising a child — a topic on my mind this week as I send my oldest son to college — dedicated advocates have long encouraged long-term care providers to do the best they can. This...
CCRC executive director salaries hold steady, therapy directors get boost
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Jul 25, 2014
Continuing care retirement community executive director salaries have barely increased in the past year, while therapy and rehabilitation directors received a boost, a new report shows. The average salary...
Also in the news for June 30, 2014 . . .
Jun 30, 2014
AHCA/NCAL names Silver award recipients … Nursing home operators face racketeering charges … Japanese nutritional drink helps protein-deficient residents
Skilled nursing providers and inpatient rehab facilities offer clashing views on Medicare payments as...
By
Tim Mullaney
Jun 19, 2014
Proposed Medicare payment changes have put the nation’s largest long-term care association at odds with inpatient rehabilitation providers, and the two sides sought to sway legislators in advance...
Lawmakers praise long-term care ‘credibility,’ Paul Ryan says consumers and providers both...
By
Tim Mullaney
May 21, 2014
Long-term care providers have earned exceptional credibility in the halls of Congress and now have a golden opportunity to push for more favorable policies, high-profile lawmakers and leaders of the nation’s...
Big week ahead for senior-care provider meetings
May 15, 2014
Both the Assisted Living Federation of America and the American Health Care Association will host major meetings in the coming week. For ALFA, it’s the group’s annual meeting, which will take...