The future of medicine and providing care to patients in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) continue with telehealth.

Planning for a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or nursing home stay is a subject most people do not want to talk or think about. Those individuals approaching retirement believe that no matter their age, nursing home care is at least 10 years away. 

Finding a skilled nursing facility (SNF) for care after an injury or illness for a loved one is a confusing and difficult time.

Feeling at home or as comfortable as possible is a crucial part of the healing and recovery process for both short-term and long-term patients of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). 

There are 4 million registered nurses in the United States who hold one of the most unique places in the health care system.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Employment Statistics Highlights Report in December 2020, employment in health care increased by 29,000.

People often are confused about the differences between assisted living and nursing homes.   Many media reports may often refer to a nursing home as an assisted living center due to a misunderstanding of the differences in services, care, and financial considerations.

April is National Occupational Therapy Month, and we want to highlight the roles Occupational Therapists (OTs) play in providing care for patients and ensuring they have the highest level of independence possible when planning to return home. 

As we recognize National Long-Term Care Administrator’s Week, I wanted to share my story as a caregiver and long-term care administrator. 

Beginning in April of this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will begin mailing cards to people with Medicare benefits. All Medicare cards will be replaced by April 2019.