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Third-Dose mRNA Vaccine Produces Robust Humoral Response Among OAs
01/17/2022
Samantha Matthews
New study data supports third-dose COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for nursing home and assisted living residents.
New study data supports third-dose COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for nursing home and assisted living residents.
New study data supports...
01/17/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Overdiagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections by Nursing Home Clinicians
01/14/2022
Samantha Matthews
Findings show an overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections by nursing home clinicians, which is causing the need for systems-based interventions to augment clinical decision-making.
Findings show an overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections by nursing home clinicians, which is causing the need for systems-based interventions to augment clinical decision-making.
Findings show an overdiagnosis...
01/14/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Contributes to Hypotension Diagnosis in NH Residents
01/12/2022
Samantha Matthews
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory...
01/12/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Appreciation and Support of Nursing Home Staff Vital to Reducing Turnover
01/05/2022
Samantha Matthews
Findings show that in order to minimize disruptions in resident care and reduce turnover, there is need for a more people-oriented work environment for nursing home staff as well as consistent person-centered care for residents.
Findings show that in order to minimize disruptions in resident care and reduce turnover, there is need for a more people-oriented work environment for nursing home staff as well as consistent person-centered care for residents.
Findings show that in order to...
01/05/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
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As Pandemic Hits NH Finances, Town Residents Fight to Save Alzheimer Disease Facility
01/04/2022
Judith Graham
Residents of a Missouri town are fighting to save a care center for patients with Alzheimer disease after COVID-19 heavily impacted finances.
Residents of a Missouri town are fighting to save a care center for patients with Alzheimer disease after COVID-19 heavily impacted finances.
Residents of a Missouri town are...
01/04/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Greater Excess Mortality Observed Among LTC Residents Without Personal Contact During Pandemic
12/20/2021
Samantha Matthews
While excess mortality increased for long-term care residents both with and without personal contact with family and friends, socially vulnerable residents experienced an even greater impact during the pandemic.
While excess mortality increased for long-term care residents both with and without personal contact with family and friends, socially vulnerable residents experienced an even greater impact during the pandemic.
While excess mortality increased...
12/20/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Antibody Decline Among Older Adults in LTC After Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
12/14/2021
Samantha Matthews
Authors of a recent study explored antibody titer loss in older adults with different frailty and disability profiles in long-term care facilities.
Authors of a recent study explored antibody titer loss in older adults with different frailty and disability profiles in long-term care facilities.
Authors of a recent study...
12/14/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Older Adults Decry Health Providers’ Age Bias
10/20/2021
Judith Graham
Ageism in health care settings—something that can result in inappropriate or dangerous treatment—is getting new attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed more than half a million Americans age 65 and older.
Ageism in health care settings—something that can result in inappropriate or dangerous treatment—is getting new attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed more than half a million Americans age 65 and older.
Ageism in health care...
10/20/2021
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ilene warner-maron PhD
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Are Your Employees Food Insecure?
10/12/2021
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
“Providing our staff with access to the meals given to our residents may help to address the issue of food insecurity as these meals can be viewed as a symbol of our commitment to the health of our employees,” stresses Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD.
“Providing our staff with access to the meals given to our residents may help to address the issue of food insecurity as these meals can be viewed as a symbol of our commitment to the health of our employees,” stresses Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD.
“Providing our staff with access...
10/12/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Medicaid Support Program Had Little Effect on Nursing Home Quality
07/26/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
An analysis of nursing homes in three states that implemented Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports identified few improvements in nursing home quality and rebalancing resulting from the program.
An analysis of nursing homes in three states that implemented Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports identified few improvements in nursing home quality and rebalancing resulting from the program.
An analysis of nursing homes in...
07/26/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
Commentary
Respect, Love, and Admiration in Times of COVID-19
07/07/2021
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
According to Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, “Now that we have a few minutes to contemplate what the long-term industry has experienced during the past year, can we acknowledge that we also feel respect, love, and admiration for our staff?”
According to Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, “Now that we have a few minutes to contemplate what the long-term industry has experienced during the past year, can we acknowledge that we also feel respect, love, and admiration for our staff?”
According to Ilene Warner-Maron,...
07/07/2021
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Third-Dose mRNA Vaccine Produces Robust Humoral Response Among OAs
01/17/2022
Samantha Matthews
New study data supports third-dose COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for nursing home and assisted living residents.
New study data supports third-dose COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for nursing home and assisted living residents.
New study data supports...
01/17/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Overdiagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections by Nursing Home Clinicians
01/14/2022
Samantha Matthews
Findings show an overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections by nursing home clinicians, which is causing the need for systems-based interventions to augment clinical decision-making.
Findings show an overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections by nursing home clinicians, which is causing the need for systems-based interventions to augment clinical decision-making.
Findings show an overdiagnosis...
01/14/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Contributes to Hypotension Diagnosis in NH Residents
01/12/2022
Samantha Matthews
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory...
01/12/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Appreciation and Support of Nursing Home Staff Vital to Reducing Turnover
01/05/2022
Samantha Matthews
Findings show that in order to minimize disruptions in resident care and reduce turnover, there is need for a more people-oriented work environment for nursing home staff as well as consistent person-centered care for residents.
Findings show that in order to minimize disruptions in resident care and reduce turnover, there is need for a more people-oriented work environment for nursing home staff as well as consistent person-centered care for residents.
Findings show that in order to...
01/05/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
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As Pandemic Hits NH Finances, Town Residents Fight to Save Alzheimer Disease Facility
01/04/2022
Judith Graham
Residents of a Missouri town are fighting to save a care center for patients with Alzheimer disease after COVID-19 heavily impacted finances.
Residents of a Missouri town are fighting to save a care center for patients with Alzheimer disease after COVID-19 heavily impacted finances.
Residents of a Missouri town are...
01/04/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Greater Excess Mortality Observed Among LTC Residents Without Personal Contact During Pandemic
12/20/2021
Samantha Matthews
While excess mortality increased for long-term care residents both with and without personal contact with family and friends, socially vulnerable residents experienced an even greater impact during the pandemic.
While excess mortality increased for long-term care residents both with and without personal contact with family and friends, socially vulnerable residents experienced an even greater impact during the pandemic.
While excess mortality increased...
12/20/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Antibody Decline Among Older Adults in LTC After Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
12/14/2021
Samantha Matthews
Authors of a recent study explored antibody titer loss in older adults with different frailty and disability profiles in long-term care facilities.
Authors of a recent study explored antibody titer loss in older adults with different frailty and disability profiles in long-term care facilities.
Authors of a recent study...
12/14/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Older Adults Decry Health Providers’ Age Bias
10/20/2021
Judith Graham
Ageism in health care settings—something that can result in inappropriate or dangerous treatment—is getting new attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed more than half a million Americans age 65 and older.
Ageism in health care settings—something that can result in inappropriate or dangerous treatment—is getting new attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed more than half a million Americans age 65 and older.
Ageism in health care...
10/20/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Medicaid Support Program Had Little Effect on Nursing Home Quality
07/26/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
An analysis of nursing homes in three states that implemented Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports identified few improvements in nursing home quality and rebalancing resulting from the program.
An analysis of nursing homes in three states that implemented Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports identified few improvements in nursing home quality and rebalancing resulting from the program.
An analysis of nursing homes in...
07/26/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Calming Computer Jitters: Help for Older Adults Looking to Use New Technology
06/28/2021
Judith Graham
A recent survey found that older adults boosted technology purchases during the pandemic, but more than half said they needed a better grasp of the devices they’d acquired, and nearly 4 in 10 people admitted they weren’t confident about using...
A recent survey found that older adults boosted technology purchases during the pandemic, but more than half said they needed a better grasp of the devices they’d acquired, and nearly 4 in 10 people admitted they weren’t confident about using...
A recent survey found that older...
06/28/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Neuropsychiatric Symptoms are Central and Treatable in Alzheimer Disease Care
12/17/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer disease are now widely viewed as core, treatable features of dementia rather than side effects, and experts say the field is shifting toward earlier recognition and more person-centered care, according...
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer disease are now widely viewed as core, treatable features of dementia rather than side effects, and experts say the field is shifting toward earlier recognition and more person-centered care, according...
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in...
12/17/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked to Greater Alzheimer Neuropathology, Study Finds
12/16/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Research published in JAMA Neurology links higher exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) with more severe Alzheimer-related brain changes and faster cognitive decline in older adults.
Research published in JAMA Neurology links higher exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) with more severe Alzheimer-related brain changes and faster cognitive decline in older adults.
Research published in JAMA...
12/16/2025
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Agitation Monitoring in Alzheimer Disease: Passive Sensing Shows Early but Limited Promise
12/11/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A recent study highlights the expanding role of passive sensing technologies to assess subjective experiences—including agitation, sadness, and anhedonia—in persons living with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). As traditional...
A recent study highlights the expanding role of passive sensing technologies to assess subjective experiences—including agitation, sadness, and anhedonia—in persons living with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). As traditional...
A recent study highlights the...
12/11/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Updated Early Alzheimer Care Pathway Aims to Improve Timely Diagnosis and Treatment in the US
12/04/2025
Hannah Musick
A new Early Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Care Pathway outlines scalable, system-wide strategies to improve timely diagnosis, integrate emerging biomarkers and anti-amyloid therapies, and streamline care coordination across US health systems.
A new Early Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Care Pathway outlines scalable, system-wide strategies to improve timely diagnosis, integrate emerging biomarkers and anti-amyloid therapies, and streamline care coordination across US health systems.
A new Early Alzheimer’s Disease...
12/04/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Gabapentin Enacarbil Lowers Nighttime Agitation in Dementia Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome
11/26/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A randomized trial shows that treating restless legs syndrome with gabapentin enacarbil can significantly reduce nighttime agitation and improve sleep in older adults with Alzheimer disease–related dementia.
A randomized trial shows that treating restless legs syndrome with gabapentin enacarbil can significantly reduce nighttime agitation and improve sleep in older adults with Alzheimer disease–related dementia.
A randomized trial shows that...
11/26/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Widespread Misunderstanding of Agitation in Alzheimer Dementia Leaves US Caregivers Struggling
11/20/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A national survey reveals that widespread misunderstanding of agitation in Alzheimer dementia is leaving millions of US caregivers emotionally drained, isolated, and struggling without adequate clinical support.
A national survey reveals that widespread misunderstanding of agitation in Alzheimer dementia is leaving millions of US caregivers emotionally drained, isolated, and struggling without adequate clinical support.
A national survey reveals that...
11/20/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Medical Cannabis Certifications for Alzheimer Disease Agitation Decline in Recreational States
11/10/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A 2024–2025 review of U.S. state medical cannabis programs found that Alzheimer disease (AD) and agitation associated with dementia remain qualifying conditions in 19 of 38 states. Despite this widespread policy inclusion, AD-related...
A 2024–2025 review of U.S. state medical cannabis programs found that Alzheimer disease (AD) and agitation associated with dementia remain qualifying conditions in 19 of 38 states. Despite this widespread policy inclusion, AD-related...
A 2024–2025 review of U.S. state...
11/10/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Agitated Behaviors in Alzheimer Disease Strongly Linked to Caregiver Burden in US Survey
11/07/2025
Hannah Musick
A US caregiver survey found that nearly all individuals with Alzheimer disease exhibit agitated behaviors, which are strongly linked to increased caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, and reduced work productivity.
A US caregiver survey found that nearly all individuals with Alzheimer disease exhibit agitated behaviors, which are strongly linked to increased caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, and reduced work productivity.
A US caregiver survey found that...
11/07/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Agitated Behaviors in Alzheimer Disease Strongly Linked to Caregiver Burden in US Survey
11/07/2025
Hannah Musick
A US caregiver survey found that nearly all individuals with Alzheimer disease exhibit agitated behaviors, which are strongly linked to increased caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, and reduced work productivity.
A US caregiver survey found that nearly all individuals with Alzheimer disease exhibit agitated behaviors, which are strongly linked to increased caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, and reduced work productivity.
A US caregiver survey found that...
11/07/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Brexpiprazole Shows Consistent Efficacy Across Subgroups in Alzheimer-Related Agitation
10/30/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A pooled analysis finds that 2 or 3 mg/day of brexpiprazole consistently reduces agitation symptoms across nearly all subgroups of patients with Alzheimer dementia.
A pooled analysis finds that 2 or 3 mg/day of brexpiprazole consistently reduces agitation symptoms across nearly all subgroups of patients with Alzheimer dementia.
A pooled analysis finds that 2...
10/30/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care

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ilene warner-maron PhD
Commentary
Are Your Employees Food Insecure?
10/12/2021
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
“Providing our staff with access to the meals given to our residents may help to address the issue of food insecurity as these meals can be viewed as a symbol of our commitment to the health of our employees,” stresses Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD.
“Providing our staff with access to the meals given to our residents may help to address the issue of food insecurity as these meals can be viewed as a symbol of our commitment to the health of our employees,” stresses Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD.
“Providing our staff with access...
10/12/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
Commentary
Respect, Love, and Admiration in Times of COVID-19
07/07/2021
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
According to Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, “Now that we have a few minutes to contemplate what the long-term industry has experienced during the past year, can we acknowledge that we also feel respect, love, and admiration for our staff?”
According to Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, “Now that we have a few minutes to contemplate what the long-term industry has experienced during the past year, can we acknowledge that we also feel respect, love, and admiration for our staff?”
According to Ilene Warner-Maron,...
07/07/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
Commentary
COVID-19 Vaccine for Older Adults: Common Questions Answered
06/18/2021
Brian Kurtz, DO
It is necessary that older adults understand the benefits and risks that come along with the COVID-19 vaccination process. This article provides answers to commonly asked questions for residents within your facility.
It is necessary that older adults understand the benefits and risks that come along with the COVID-19 vaccination process. This article provides answers to commonly asked questions for residents within your facility.
It is necessary that older...
06/18/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
Headshot of Gregg Sylvester on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
Reducing Hospitalizations for OAs Over 65 Years of Age in NHs
06/14/2021
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, Seqirus, explains why the use of Fluad (Influenza Vaccine, Adjuvanted) was more effective than non-adjuvanted standard dose trivalent influenza vaccine for reducing the risk of all-cause...
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, Seqirus, explains why the use of Fluad (Influenza Vaccine, Adjuvanted) was more effective than non-adjuvanted standard dose trivalent influenza vaccine for reducing the risk of all-cause...
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief...
06/14/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
Commentary
Why Isn’t My Mother’s Assisted Living Facility Staff Forced to Get Vaccinated?
04/21/2021
“Rather than dismissing the fears and concerns of our staff, we need to find ways of addressing the staff where they are,” says Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD. “These concerns cannot be mandated away but must be addressed with empathy, education,...
“Rather than dismissing the fears and concerns of our staff, we need to find ways of addressing the staff where they are,” says Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD. “These concerns cannot be mandated away but must be addressed with empathy, education,...
“Rather than dismissing the...
04/21/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
Interview
Why Traditional Medicare Should Ensure MA Plans Are Addressing Quality of Care at End-of-Life
01/12/2021
Claire Ankuda, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Icahn School of Medicine, discusses a recent survey of older adults that showed that family and friends of people who died while enrolled in...
Claire Ankuda, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Icahn School of Medicine, discusses a recent survey of older adults that showed that family and friends of people who died while enrolled in...
Claire Ankuda, MD, MPH,...
01/12/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
Podcasts
Understanding Reimbursement for Doctors Treating SNF Patients Via Telehealth
11/04/2020
Paul Knight, OT, MBA, founder and chief product officer, Curatess, discusses the wide variety of telehealth offerings now available for long-term care facilities and explains the reimbursement process for those treating SNF patients via...
Paul Knight, OT, MBA, founder and chief product officer, Curatess, discusses the wide variety of telehealth offerings now available for long-term care facilities and explains the reimbursement process for those treating SNF patients via...
Paul Knight, OT, MBA, founder...
11/04/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
Podcasts
Should Concept of the "The Good Death" Be Buried? A Podcast with VJ Periyakoil
03/14/2018
  On this week's podcast, we talk with the authors of a Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) article titled Should We Bury “The Good Death"?  As luck may have it, one of the authors is co-host Alex Smith, and the other...
  On this week's podcast, we talk with the authors of a Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) article titled Should We Bury “The Good Death"?  As luck may have it, one of the authors is co-host Alex Smith, and the other...
  On this week's...
03/14/2018
Annals of Long-Term Care
Podcasts
"One of the Few" Palliative Care-Oriented Nephrologists
06/15/2017
Annals of Long-Term Care is pleased to bring readers expert commentaries and podcasts through a new alliance with GeriPal, an online community of interdisciplinary providers interested in geriatrics or palliative care, featuring content...
Annals of Long-Term Care is pleased to bring readers expert commentaries and podcasts through a new alliance with GeriPal, an online community of interdisciplinary providers interested in geriatrics or palliative care, featuring content...
Annals of Long-Term Care is...
06/15/2017
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Third-Dose mRNA Vaccine Produces Robust Humoral Response Among OAs
01/17/2022
Samantha Matthews
New study data supports third-dose COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for nursing home and assisted living residents.
New study data supports third-dose COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for nursing home and assisted living residents.
New study data supports...
01/17/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Overdiagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections by Nursing Home Clinicians
01/14/2022
Samantha Matthews
Findings show an overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections by nursing home clinicians, which is causing the need for systems-based interventions to augment clinical decision-making.
Findings show an overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections by nursing home clinicians, which is causing the need for systems-based interventions to augment clinical decision-making.
Findings show an overdiagnosis...
01/14/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Contributes to Hypotension Diagnosis in NH Residents
01/12/2022
Samantha Matthews
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory...
01/12/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Appreciation and Support of Nursing Home Staff Vital to Reducing Turnover
01/05/2022
Samantha Matthews
Findings show that in order to minimize disruptions in resident care and reduce turnover, there is need for a more people-oriented work environment for nursing home staff as well as consistent person-centered care for residents.
Findings show that in order to minimize disruptions in resident care and reduce turnover, there is need for a more people-oriented work environment for nursing home staff as well as consistent person-centered care for residents.
Findings show that in order to...
01/05/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
As Pandemic Hits NH Finances, Town Residents Fight to Save Alzheimer Disease Facility
01/04/2022
Judith Graham
Residents of a Missouri town are fighting to save a care center for patients with Alzheimer disease after COVID-19 heavily impacted finances.
Residents of a Missouri town are fighting to save a care center for patients with Alzheimer disease after COVID-19 heavily impacted finances.
Residents of a Missouri town are...
01/04/2022
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