ADVANCE for Long-Term Care Management

ARKRAY Inc. Launches New and Improved Assure Pro Blood Glucose Monitoring Test Strips

November 17, 2009

ARKRAY Inc. announces the launch of a new and improved Assure Pro Blood Glucose Monitoring Test Strip.

The Assure Pro Blood Glucose Monitoring System is uniquely designed for long-term care and multi-resident use settings. Feature loaded, the Assure Pro meter helps facilities meet state regulatory standards and provide better resident care.

The new Assure Pro Test Strips require 50 percent less blood, reducing the sample size from 1 microliter to only 0.5 microliters. The new

CDC Reports H1N1-Related Fatalities

November 17, 2009

About 22 million Americans have been sickened by swine flu since April, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those, 2 million individuals are 65 and older. Also since April, about 3,900 Americans with swine flu have died -- 440 of those fatalities were seniors. A director at the CDC says she expects these numbers "unfortunately, to continue to rise."

According to a Wall Street Journal report, "the sharply higher numbers of illnesses and deaths are the result of the

Lower Your Liability Profile

Bryan Baird — November 18, 2009

Understand and address risk and liability factors to help your organization and the people you serve.

Nov. 16, 2009--House Passes the CLASS Act

November 16, 2009

Nov. 17, 2009--ALFA Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards

November 17, 2009

The 2010 ALFA Hero Awards and Best of the Best Awards programs are now accepting nominations.

ALFA Hero Awards - Five awards are presented for extraordinary service and dedication to operational excellence in senior living. The categories are Executive Director, Caregiver, Nurse, Staff Member and Volunteer. Award recipients are honored at a special ceremony at the

Nov. 18, 2009--Harlee Manor Grants Residents' Wishes

November 18, 2009

Nov. 19, 2009--Van Dyk Elected Board Chair of AHCA

November 19, 2009

Robert Van Dyk, President and CEO of Van Dyk Health Care Inc., New Jersey, has been elected Chair of the American Health Care Association (AHCA). The election was held last month during the association's 60^th Annual Convention & Expo in Chicago.

With three decades of long-term care experience, Van Dyk has served as AHCA Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer and as Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Cen

Nov. 20, 2009--Edward Kennedy Jr. Speaks to Massachusetts Senior Care Association

November 20, 2009

Edward M. Kennedy Jr. was the keynote speaker at the Massachusetts Senior Care Association's 60th annual meeting. The association is an organization of long-term care providers, and represents more than 500 nursing facilities, assisted living residences and continuing-care retirement communities. The providers employ about 50,000 people and provide care to more than 120,000 seniors and disabled people annually.

Kennedy urged long-term care providers to speak up on healh care ref

Photos: AAHSA 2009 Chef Challenge

November 18, 2009

The second annual Chef Challenge was a hit in the exhibit hall. Four teams (Aramark, Mather, Morrison and Sodexo) battled it out in AAHSA's kitchen stadium. Each round, they had to prepare a three-course meal containing a secret ingredient. Here are some highlights from the event, won by team Mather.

Photos: AAHSA 2009 Chicago Sights

November 18, 2009

Photos: AAHSA 2009 Idea House

November 18, 2009

The AAHSA Idea House showcased aging-in-place technology and sustainability from a number of different long-term care vendors and designers.