In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler speaks with Nisha Hammel, vice president of reimbursement policy and population health for AHCA/NCAL, about the rapid shift from fee-for-service to value-based ...

Weight loss is rarely about one missed tray. It usually reflects breakdowns in workflow, observation, communication, and ...

Honoring residents’ cultural traditions through activities, food, and environment is an important part of successful person-centered care. Here’s how to get it right.

Every day in long term care centers, especially skilled nursing facilities, progress happens through small but important steps in recovery and independence. The Progress Parade was created by the ...

Depending on their experience with value-based payment models, providers may need to invest in new or enhanced operational capacities.

Television holds a unique place in our lives, offering not just entertainment but also serving as a powerful medium for ...

Long term care services are in greater demand than ever. Given that the oldest Baby Boomers will turn 80 next year, the industry has responded by improving operations, leveraging technology, ...

There is always a new technology hitting the market, and with it comes promises of innovative capabilities and a slew of bells and whistles. It’s easy to feel like a kid in a high-tech candy store as ...

With the new year comes a long-awaited demographic milestone: in 2026, the oldest baby boomers finally turn 80, heralding the silver tsunami that promises to reshape senior living. Over the coming ...

Sarah Silva, vice president of operational services at Generations, LLC and incoming NCAL Board Chair, describes how the next ...

With the so-called silver tsunami of aging baby boomers well on its way, long term care operators have no choice but to adapt to this new generation of customers—if they haven’t already. One of the ...