CRUSHING IS OUT AND SPRINKLING IS IN Exclusively sponsored by Sun Pharma PM-US-DRI-0164 For too many seniors, taking medication has been a struggle for too long. Often, it’s been because of chronic and/or age-related conditions that can plague patients who may also need mental healthcare. Now, however, there’s the first and only delayed-release FDA-approved sprinkle … [Read more]
Webinar: Emergency Preparedness Concerns in Senior Living Organizations Webinar: Emergency Preparedness Concerns in Senior Living Organizations Thursday, September 17, 2020 Join us for this live discussion on emergency preparedness best practices in senior living organizations. Hear about trends and preparedness for workplace violence and weapons control, civil unrest, weather emergencies, safe evacuations, incident command systems, … [Read more]
AMDA Formally Backs Adoption of a National POLST Form AMDA Formally Backs Adoption of National POLST Form The POLST process emphasizes documenting and honoring patient preferences about the treatments they want to receive during a medical emergency or as they decline in health. Read more here.
AHCA/NCAL Convention and COVID 19 Updates AHCA/NCAL NEWS AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention Reset For 24-Day Virtual Event This October McKnight’s Long Term Care News (6/12, Berklan) reported, “The nation’s largest nursing home association has announced its modified plans for its annual conference. Oct. 8-31 will be the span when events will take place online, according to … [Read more]
AHCA/NCAL NEWS Essential Caregivers Honored In National Assisted Living Week Theme For 2020 McKnight’s Senior Living (6/5, Bonvissuto) reports, “With a nod to essential frontline caregivers battling COVID-19, ‘Caring is EssentiAL’ has been announced as the theme of this year’s National Assisted Living Week.” According to AHCA/NCAL, “The theme…is more relevant today than in recent … [Read more]