Anthony Back, M.D., and Terry Fulmer, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Jun 08, 2018
For many patients and their families, the notion of choosing to stop life-prolonging treatment is unthinkable. Disagreements over when to “give up” can tear families apart, precisely at a time...
When it comes to quality care, stop looking for your fairy godmother
Dec 23, 2013
Providers must look within their own staff and to external resources to improve care. Given the tools, resources, education and opportunity to participate, I’ve learned employees want to do a good...
‘Omni-mom’ Barbara Bush gives providers a gift
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 18, 2018
The tributes to former First Lady Barbara Bush will wash over the media landscape for at least a few news cycles, as well they should. But then, unfortunately, the world will go back to its twisted ways...
CLASS Act math
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2009
If you are confused about the financial implications of the highly publicized CLASS Act, you are not alone. If it’s supposed to be solvent and actuarially sound over the long term, why is the program...
CLASS Act on the move
By
Liza Berger
Nov 12, 2009
The House’s passage of the CLASS Act clearly has offered momentum for the disability insurance program. Leaders of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging are convinced there...
CBO: judge and jury of healthcare legislation
By
Liza Berger
Jun 17, 2009
As lawmakers pitch their ideas about healthcare reform, there is one agency that is not so easily swayed by political rhetoric. That is the Congressional Budget Office. This public-sector think tank, which...
Senators praised for protecting seniors
By
Alan G. Rosenbloom
May 13, 2015
Among a variety of key responsibilities, LTC pharmacies are accountable for compliance with increasingly complex medication and care management regimes.
The big gap in your nursing home
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 27, 2013
There’s a tremendous lack of evidence-based research practices in nursing homes and much of what happens every day is based on belief rather than fact. We need to embrace research as a way to improve...
A new fight over healthcare reform
By
Liza Berger
Nov 04, 2010
One of the highlights of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging conference came near the end—during a panel discussion about the impact of midterm elections on healthcare reform.
Caregiving and curbing sibling discord
By
Matthew Gallardo
Sep 01, 2017
Serving as a caregiver for an ailing parent or parents can be extremely challenging. It can be physically, mentally and emotionally draining.