Local infrastructure risks may include aging water systems, deteriorating roads, crumbling bridges, and outdated drainage ...

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, ...

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 ...

Nurse bullying is a well-known issue that creates difficult work environments. Staff are less likely to stay in a workplace where they are belittled or unsupported, whether bullying behaviors are ...

Firefighters, fire marshals, and fire chiefs know how vulnerable long term care settings can be in the case of a fire. Residents with limited mobility, intellectual limitations, oxygen use, and other ...

Turnover is on the decline across many nursing home departments, according to the newly released 2025–2026 Nursing Home Salary & Benefits Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation ...

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 ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine health care, offering tools that address complex challenges with precision and scalability. Among its most promising applications is the use of AI ...

While long term caregivers and providers all share a passion, dedication, and connection to their residents, there are different regulations and challenges depending on the types of care needed. The ...

Assisted living communities and nursing homes are seeing more residents with opioid use disorder (OUD), chronic mental health issues, and traumatic brain injuries. These special populations require ...

Although popular at the beginning of the twentieth century, the practice of doctors making house calls largely ceased by the 1970s. But now, medical professionals are once again appearing in our ...

Training staff proactively is key to effective de-escalation. Advance preparation empowers staff to act confidently when a situation with an agitated resident emerges. At a minimum, training should ...