Archive for December, 2008

Nursing Home Industry worries about New Ratings

Nursing Home Industry worries about New Ratings

This Associated Press article discusses the issues and concerns regarding the government’s newly implemented “Five Star System”.  Please share your thoughts and opinions.

Feds Rate U.S. Nursing Homes

Feds Rate U.S. Nursing Homes

A USA Today article examines the federal governments first analysis ratings of nearly 16,000 Nursing Homes.

Drug Price Controls may Shorten Lives

Drug Price Controls may Shorten Lives

Should the United States impose European-Style price controls on prescription drugs?  Read this Reuters Report and share your opinions.

Senior Housing How to Kits

Senior Housing How to Kits

This Gilbert Guide article talks about the use of Senior How-to Kits for Independent and Assisted Living.  If you own or manage a facility your potential clients will receive the guidance and framework they need to feel confident in their choice.

The Distressed Healthcare Opportunities Symposium in Nashville, TN

The Distressed Healthcare Opportunities Symposium in Nashville, TN

The Waller Lansdon Conference Center in Nashville, TN will hold on February 19, 2009 a unique forum for healthcare providers, private investors, lenders, and corporate counsel to review and study the Distressed Healthcare Market.

Strategic Video Game Boosts Brain Power Among Older Adults

Strategic Video Game Boosts Brain Power Among Older Adults

Read this McKnight’s article to find out how senior adults have improved their cognitive skills by playing strategic video games.

National Nursing Home Directory offered by IQ Nursing Homes

National Nursing Home Directory offered by IQ Nursing Homes

Read about this National Nursing Home Directory that lists over 15,000 nursing homes and elder care facilities.  This directory includes not only the name and address of the facilities but also the number of residents, type of counseling programs available and much more.

The Power of Positive Thinking can add Years to Your Life

The Power of Positive Thinking can add Years to Your Life

Read how we could greatly improve our health and potentially add 7.5 years to our lives by harnessing the “Power of Positive Thinking” in this Elder Care Cafe article. 

CF Stinson awarded second consecutive Nightingale Award

CF Stinson awarded second consecutive Nightingale Award

Read how CF Stinson has been recognized at the Health Care Design ‘08 Conference for their contribution to the “Quality of Healthcare.”  This press release can been viewed on PR-Canada.net.”

Nursing Homes to be notified of initial “Five-Star” Ratings Today

Nursing Homes to be notified of initial “Five-Star” Ratings Today

Advanced notices of the federal regulators new “five star” system will be sent to Nursing Home operators Monday 12/15/08.  Read full article in McKnight’s.