Telemedicine decreases ED use by senior living residents with dementia: study
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 07, 2019
Use of telemedicine can decrease emergency department use by independent living and assisted living residents for their acute illnesses, according to a study newly published in the Journal of Post-Acute...
Telemedicine found to reduce ED visits among senior living residents
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 13, 2016
The use of “high-intensity” telemedicine at senior living communities significantly reduces visits to emergency departments, according to recently published research.
Telemedicine can help seniors use ED less: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2015
Telemedicine can help senior living community residents visit the hospital emergency department less, according to recently published research.
78 people charged for $2.5 billion in alleged healthcare fraud
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 29, 2023
A two-week nationwide law enforcement action has culminated in criminal charges against 78 defendants for their alleged participation in telemedicine, pharmaceutical and other healthcare fraud, as well...
Retiring Jewish HomeLife CEO talks about the importance of succession planning, diversification and vaccine...
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 04, 2022
Harley Tabak (Photo courtesy of Jewish HomeLife) Harley Tabak will retire at the end of the year after two decades at the helm of Jewish HomeLife in Atlanta. In April, he’ll transition to the role of...
More employers attending to wellness of workers caring for elderly relatives
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 27, 2021
Senior living employees see to the physical and mental wellness of residents every work day. And some of you continue such efforts at home, where you care for aging parents or other relatives. A new survey...
A new chapter along the array of care
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 09, 2021
LeadingAge Minnesota’s retiring chief, Gayle Kvenvold, shares insights gleaned over a 52-year career and discusses how the industry has changed, what’s in store for the future, lessons from the...
3 ways tech use during pandemic will change long-term care forever
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 09, 2021
With major vaccination programs completed and visitation restrictions easing, life at long-term care facilities across the country is inching toward looking more like its pre-pandemic self. But even when...
New Enlivant CEO seeks to build on strong foundation
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 31, 2021
Dan Guill officially becomes CEO of Enlivant tomorrow. In this exclusive interview, he talks about his short-term and long-term goals, COVID-19 vaccination mandates, succession planning, the importance...
LCS transforms pandemic response to culture, operational changes
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2020
Des Moines, IA-based LCS, No. 2 on the American Seniors Housing Association and Argentum lists of largest senior living operators for 2020, is rolling out its new EverSafe 360° program this week. Rick...