Documentation, room assignments two steps in reducing fatal resident-to-resident incidents, researchers...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 25, 2019
Improving documentation and considering room assignments are two of the steps long-term care facilities can take to try to reduce fatal resident-to-resident incidents in their communities, according to...
Technology that detects falls helps reduce ED visits by 80 percent, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 17, 2019
An artificial intelligence-enabled camera system helped senior living communities reduce visits from emergency medical teams by 75% and visits to emergency departments by 80% by detecting falls among...
People in the news, July 16
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 16, 2019
Appointments at Age-friendly NYC Commission, American Health Partners, Avenir Healthcare Group, Brooksby Village, Cadence Millbrae, Chicago Pacific Founders, Christian City, GlynnDevins, Grace Ridge, Juniper...
More news for Tuesday, July 16
Jul 16, 2019
Sunshine Assisted Living reopens in Paradise, CA, after Camp Fire … Presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden’s healthcare plan includes workforce goals … Sen. Cory Booker,...
People in the news, July 9
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 09, 2019
Appointments and other news at Brookdale Senior Living, Franciscan Care Services, Graceworks Lutheran Services, Guest Services Senior Living, Jones Lang LaSalle, SCAN Health Plan, Ventana by Buckner, Watercrest...
Senior living workers could face up to 4 years in prison after resident wanders in freezing temperatures,...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 09, 2019
Four former employees of a New York senior living community potentially face one to four years in prison for a December 2017 incident in which a resident with dementia allegedly wandered out of the building...
Operator sued after worker allegedly posts image of partially nude resident on social media
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2019
A Pennsylvania senior living operator is being sued after an employee allegedly photographed and/or shot video of a partially nude resident while she was sitting in a shower chair and then posted an image...
Walking, dancing for a purpose
By
Mallory Hackett
Jun 26, 2019
Instead of welcoming summer by heading to the beach or lounging by the pool, residents of two different senior living organizations spent the longest day of the year in more meaningful ways. Learn more,...
People in the news, June 25
By
Mallory Hackett
Jun 25, 2019
Appointments, promotions and honors at the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, CiminoCare, Florida Assisted Living Association, Greystone, Heron’s Key, Legend Senior...
Renewed calls for federal regulation of assisted living countered by some in aging services
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 24, 2019
Some who work in the aging services field once again are countering claims that federal regulation of assisted living is needed to standardize training and staffing requirements and help ensure quality...