3 tools to reduce hospitalizations, ED visits among assisted living residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 01, 2015
Three tools that have shown success in improving the quality of care provided to skilled nursing residents also work well for residents of assisted living communities, according to new research.
Paying for advance care planning: An opportunity for senior living settings
By
Charlie Sabatino
Sep 02, 2015
Advance care planning is best begun before medical crises arise, yet it’s too often a misunderstood or taboo subject. Senior settings can help by doing three things.
Advance care planning and assisted living residents
By
Wayne McCormick, MD, MPH
Nancy E. Lundebjerg, MPA
Aug 19, 2015
For older adults, many of whom live in assisted living communities, advance care planning conversations are very important.
State News for January 2015
Jan 01, 2015
NEW JERSEY — Lawmakers here will soon debate the merits of a bill that would require the state to pay facilities up to half of the money owed for uncompensated care for residents whose Medicaid applications...
Hold end-of-life planning conversations
By
Kerry Shannon
Jun 01, 2014
Clear the air now: it’s truly good for everyone involved