Stewart promoted to chief nursing officer of AAPACN
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Anjali Byju
Aug 01, 2023
The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) has promoted Amy Stewart to chief nursing officer. In her new role, Stewart will be responsible for expanding AAPACN’s expertise across post-acute...
Inflammation in older adults may be linked to vitamin D deficiency, study finds
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Anjali Byju
Jul 27, 2023
A recent study conducted by researchers at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick has associated vitamin D deficiency with inflammation in older adults.
They get the point: Smile Squad crosses hallways to bring cheer to skilled nursing patients
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Anjali Byju
Jul 25, 2023
At The Buckingham, a senior living community in Houston, 20 independent living residents are wearing smiles (and red aprons!) to help their skilled nursing neighbors. In the fall of 2018, resident Emily...
Health Dimensions Group introduces Zygarlicke as senior director of finance
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Anjali Byju
Jul 21, 2023
Health Dimensions Group, a long-term care management organization, has named Melissa Zygarlicke as senior director of finance to support its growth in senior living operations. Zygarlicke will oversee...
Kate Bertram named president and CEO of Christian Horizons
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Anjali Byju
Jul 18, 2023
Christian Horizons, a leader of senior living based in the Midwest, has named Kate Bertram as president and CEO. Within this role, Bertram will provide strategic oversight to fulfill the organization’s...
Carpentieri appointed administrator of Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
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Anjali Byju
Jul 18, 2023
Jennifer Carpentieri will serve as the next administrator of Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center located in Commack, NY. A 27-year industry veteran, Carpentieri most recently acted as administrator...
Teenage genie: Ruby Chitsey makes nursing residents’ dreams come true by granting their wishes –...
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Anjali Byju
Jul 11, 2023
Most 15-year-olds spend their free time playing video games or watching television. For Ruby Chitsey, however, it’s an age when time is of the essence and she chooses to spend hers at a local nursing...
Gutierrez named chief operating officer of Presbyterian Homes
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Anjali Byju
Jun 28, 2023
Shannon Gutierrez has been appointed chief operating officer of Presbyterian Homes’ Ten Twenty Grove rental community and three Life Plan communities located in Illinois. Gutierrez will oversee team...
Python Ron charms snakes — and residents — at grateful nursssssing home
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Anjali Byju
Jun 27, 2023
Coming face to face with an 18-foot-long python may seem daunting to some, but to the residents of Woodland (CA) Skilled Nursing, it’s just another Monday. Residents recently put on their sunscreen and...
LTC residents at high risk for long COVID and its mental health risks: HHS
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Anjali Byju
Jun 22, 2023
Federal health officials linked a wide variation of mental health symptoms with post-COVID conditions, the US Department of Health and Human Services said on Wednesday.