January 2010 - Posts

Inadequate Pain Relief a Human Rights Violation
January 27, 2010 1:16 PM by Adkins-Ali Carrie

In a report on medical complicity in human rights violations, Human Rights Watch includes lack of pain relief as an example of torture. "Our report found that fewer than 4 percent of the roughly 1 million terminal cancer patients in India who suffer severe Read More...

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Exercise and Healthy Eating Still Important
January 27, 2010 9:04 AM by Adkins-Ali Carrie

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The Future of Health Care Reform
January 25, 2010 2:43 PM by Adkins-Ali Carrie

With Scott Brown's victory in the Massachusetts Senate special election, health care reform looks dramatically different than it did. Democrats have two options, writes Stephanie Condon on CBS News . House Democrats can pass the Senate bill on the condition Read More...

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Hunting for a Health Care Job?
January 25, 2010 10:58 AM by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko

In addition to a full line of in-person job fairs, did you know that ADVANCE also offers virtual job fairs ? They start this week--the eastern region kicks off Jan. 26, the central/mountain job fair takes place Jan. 27 and the Pacific region virtual job Read More...

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LTC employee recognized for leadership in culture change
January 21, 2010 3:28 PM by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko

Diana Shropshire, Norwood, Pa., has been selected as the Caregiver of the Year by the Pennsylvania Culture Change Coalition, a group of caregivers, providers, regulators, families and consumers who are dedicated to improving the quality of long-term care Read More...

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Experiential Activities
January 20, 2010 2:15 PM by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko

When it comes to resident activities, you might think the more familiar the better. But a recent article in the New York Times reports that seniors are becoming more interested in adventure activities, such as wing-walking, biking tours and global travel. Read More...

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CEAL Elects New Officers
January 18, 2010 2:16 PM by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko

The Center for Excellence in Assisted Living (CEAL), Falls Church, Va., a collaboration of national aging services organizations, elected new officers for 2010. This year's officers are: Chair Steve Maag, director of assisted living and continuing care Read More...

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Volunteering Prevents Frailty in Elderly
January 15, 2010 9:29 AM by Heather Simons

A recent UCLA study has found that volunteering, more than other productive activities, can prevent the onset of frailty in the elderly. Frailty is a geriatric condition marked by weight loss, low physical activity and low energy and strength. UCLA researchers Read More...

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Guest Blog: "Assisted Living Scrutiny"
January 13, 2010 2:42 PM by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko

The following is a guest blog from Anthony Cirillo: The first of the year brought new standards to my state of North Carolina's rating system for assisted living facilities. The highest rating for these centers, classed as adult-care homes by the state, Read More...

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Choosing a Charity
January 13, 2010 8:03 AM by Adkins-Ali Carrie

If you want to help the earthquake victims in Haiti, or generally help people in need around the world, you have countless charities to choose from. But which one will use the most of your donation to help those in need? Check out this list from Forbes.com. Read More...

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NSL Wii Tournament Begins in February
January 12, 2010 9:15 AM by Heather Simons

Beginning on February 15, 2010, long-term care residents across the country will show off their athletic prowess as participants in the National Senior League Wii Bowl and Wii Golf Tournament, without ever having to leave the facility. Residents and communities Read More...

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Soda Safety Concerns
January 11, 2010 9:20 AM by Adkins-Ali Carrie

According to an article in CNN.com this morning, nearly half of the 90 beverages from soda fountain machines in one area in Virginia tested positive for coliform bacteria. Researchers also detected antibiotic-resistant microbes and E.coli in the soda Read More...

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Preparing for the Worst, Hoping Celente is Crazy
January 6, 2010 3:29 PM by Adkins-Ali Carrie

My good friend, Todd, did me the terrible disservice of introducing me to the predictions and writings of Gerald Celente. Celente, founder of the Trends Institute, offers such dire predictions for the future that he verges on being dismissible as a conspiracy Read More...

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Few Nursing Homes Offer End-of-Life Care Programs
January 4, 2010 10:19 AM by Adkins-Ali Carrie

Although 25 percent of all deaths in America occur in nursing homes, fewer than 20 percent of homes participate in end-of-life care programs, according to a new research report from the Institute for the Future of Aging Services (IFAS), the research division Read More...

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