Weight loss is rarely about one missed tray. It usually reflects breakdowns in workflow, observation, communication, and ...

Honoring residents’ cultural traditions through activities, food, and environment is an important part of successful person-centered care. Here’s how to get it right.

Chris Wright has worn multiple hats in long term care, including certified public accountant (CPA), vice president, entrepreneur, board member, lifetime achievement award recipient, and son of a ...

Providers across the country have been investing in a variety of resources, efforts, and initiatives to grow the profession’s workforce, which, of all the health care sectors, was the hardest hit by ...

Every day in long term care centers, especially skilled nursing facilities, progress happens through small but important steps in recovery and independence. The Progress Parade was created by the ...

Depending on their experience with value-based payment models, providers may need to invest in new or enhanced operational capacities.

Television holds a unique place in our lives, offering not just entertainment but also serving as a powerful medium for ...

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, ...

With the new year comes a long-awaited demographic milestone: in 2026, the oldest baby boomers finally turn 80, heralding the silver tsunami that promises to reshape senior living. Over the coming ...

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 ...

In the long term care profession, understanding the differences between Quality Measure (QM) exclusions outlined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and clinical standards of ...