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Nursing Home and Rehab Industry Outlook – 2010 Report

Like so many other industries, the nursing home and rehab industry faces several distinct challenges every year; the forces of change prompt many of these …

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New Computer Software Keeps Seniors In Touch

One of life’s challenges for seniors who didn’t grow up with personal computers is trying to understand how such an intimidating piece of machinery operates. …

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  • Assisting with PRN Medication
    This week a Tuesday Tip subscriber asked us for clarification on assisting residents with PRN medications. This is a common area of confusion for providers and caregivers. Fortunately this is addressed in RCFE Regulation 87465, which clarifies that the amount of assistance that can be provided and when the physician must be called is based […]
  • Private Duty Caregivers and Medications
    It is becoming increasingly common for residents and their families to hire privately paid caregivers to provide additional companionship and services to residents living in an RCFE. This type of arrangement raises many questions, including this one that we received from a Tuesday Tip subscriber: “Can a resident’s hired private caregiver or companion, who is […]
  • Take a Best Friends Approach When Caring for Those With Alzheimer's and Memory Loss
    LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a quiet revolution taking place amongst caregivers of those with Alzheimer's and dementia, and it's really quite simple. It's called the Best Friends Approach™ and international experts Virginia Bell and David Troxel are helping professional and […]

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