Most senior living operators soon will need to confront the issue of COVID vaccination, one way or the other.
For many in senior living, a gut-wrenching choice
By
John O'Connor
Aug 26, 2021
COVID-19’s renaissance is forcing many senior living operators to consider a move that could easily backfire.
More payoffs from social networking
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2015
Residents in senior living settings experienced multiple cognitive and emotional benefits from being trained in how to use social media, according to findings from a “landmark” study in the...
Home care briefs for Friday, Sept. 18
Sep 18, 2020
Feds outline details for fast-tracked COVID vaccine deliveries … CMS launches 2020 flu season campaign … Caregiver Homes of Indiana announces care management pilot … The Pennant Group buys Texas...
It’s a bit early for a victory parade
By
John O'Connor
May 21, 2020
The stock market spiked notably Monday, following news that a COVID-19 vaccine candidate has shown encouraging trial results. But before you load up on Moderna stock, it might be helpful to keep a couple...
Memories are made of this
By
John O'Connor
Sep 10, 2020
In all our lives, there are things that happen. And then there are events that are so profound they become the pillars of our collective memory. For the senior living sector, COVID-19 has the potential...
Abuse not part of the job, group insists
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2015
Nurses are often the targets of physical or verbal abuse from residents and families.
Buckle up, buttercup
By
John O'Connor
Jan 07, 2021
If the Democrats manage to run the table, it’s a whole new ball game. Here’s what senior living operators soon might see.
Nurse with the meds is stuck in traffic? In Helsinki, it’s no big deal
By
John O'Connor
Sep 23, 2020
Getting medications to home care recipients in large metropolitan areas can be a challenge. Especially if the nurse carrying them is delayed. Finland’s largest city has found a way around the problem:...
Focus On briefs: Infection control
Oct 20, 2020
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