Polypharmacy, the concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient, is a growing concern in senior care. As the elderly population continues to grow, so too does the prevalence of chronic ...

Provider magazine, national flagship publication of American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, for owners, operators of nursing homes, assisted living, rehab centers ...

Behavioral Health Solutions Appoints Sarah Dirks as Senior Vice President of Business Development ...

Long term care services are in greater demand than ever. Given that the oldest Baby Boomers will turn 80 next year, the industry has responded by improving operations, leveraging technology, ...

Healthcare Workforce Management Report reveals disconnects between care staff and administrators and offers strategies to ...

There is always a new technology hitting the market, and with it comes promises of innovative capabilities and a slew of bells and whistles. It’s easy to feel like a kid in a high-tech candy store as ...

Ask most people what the Affordable Care Act has to do with skilled nursing care centers, and the answers are likely to be centered on health insurance. Many would be surprised to learn that Section ...

Assisted living communities and nursing homes are seeing more residents with opioid use disorder (OUD), chronic mental health issues, and traumatic brain injuries. These special populations require ...

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If we want to create nursing homes where staff thrive—and residents receive the quality care they deserve—we must start by ...

New to the MDS October 1, 2024 The new item, O0350: Resident’s COVID-19 vaccine is up to date, asks for a simple yes or no response. But the coding instructions described in the draft are much more ...

The Need for Innovation in Memory Care Memory care involves addressing the nuanced needs of residents facing cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s or vascular dementia. These conditions often ...