As you're visiting your loved one in a long-term care facility over the holidays, celebrate the special time together and take a moment to observe them & their surroundings. Consider these suggestions of what to look for, questions to ask, & what you can do if you have concerns.

When making plans for the new year, encourage the older adults in your life to put flu and COVID-19 vaccines on their lists. 📋✅ It’s not too late to vaccinate. Learn more about our Risk Less. Do More. partnership with @hhsgov: buff.ly/4gpVVki.

Each year, millions of older adults go to emergency departments for an injury. This scoping review sought to identify hospital-based geriatric-centered interventions that improve care for older adults admitted to trauma services. Read it here:

Today and every day, AANP and nurse practitioners across the nation honor Dr. Loretta Ford's visionary leadership, unwavering guidance and tireless advocacy. Thank you, Dr. Ford, for being a true advocate, leader and champion for change!

Welcome to the future of long-term care! At Transform LTC, we're dedicated to revolutionizing how NPs and MDs approach elderly care with cutting-edge technology. Join us on this journey to enhance wellness and dignity in geriatric care. #TransformLTC #ElderlyCare

Discover the impact of telehealth on geriatric care! A recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests that telehealth can reduce hospital readmissions by up to 38% in elderly patients. This is a game-changer for NPs and MDs in long-term care settings. How are you integrating

Happy New Year from Transform LTC! Here's to a year of better health and wellness for our seniors. What's your resolution for improving care in 2025? #HappyNewYear2025 #TransformLTC #ElderlyCare

Skilled nursing leaders are ushering in the new year — and a new presidential administration — with a renewed sense of optimism for their sector, one that stands in direct contrast to this time a year ago. mcknights.com/news/outlook-s… #longtermcare #skillednursing #nursinghomes

In 2025, the landscape of elderly care is being transformed by several key innovations that enhance the quality of life for seniors and streamline caregiving processes. Here are some of the top advancements: AI-Powered Health Monitoring: Artificial intelligence is

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 We’re thrilled to launch Transform LTC, your go-to resource for NPs, MDs, and caregivers in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. 🌟 Explore innovations, evidence-based practices, and actionable insights to shape the future of elderly care—together.

🚨 New Senior Care Policy Brief: Federal Audit Finds Some Nursing Homes Non-Compliant LTCCC’s new brief highlights an HHS audit uncovering non-compliance in some nursing home cost reporting. 👉 Details: nursinghome411.org/policybrief-ja… #SeniorCare #NursingHomes

🤖 AI is transforming long-term care, enhancing outcomes & efficiency! 🌟 Discover how predictive analytics and personalized care are reshaping elderly care: 🔗 snfmetrics.com/ai-in-long-ter… 💡 #TransformLTC #ElderlyCare #InnovationInHealthcare

Over 24M have signed up for ACA health coverage for 2025! Enrollment includes 3.2M new consumers. Get covered by Jan 15 for Feb 1 start. #ACA #HealthcareForAll #TransformLTC cms.gov/newsroom/press…

New CMS Final Rule for FY 2025 updates payment policies and rates for Skilled Nursing Facilities. Key changes include a net increase of 4.2% in Medicare Part A payments, updates to ICD-10 code mappings, and adjustments to civil monetary penalties for health and safety violations.

🚨 CDC's 2025 Vaccine Schedule Update 📷 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released the new vaccine schedule for 2025. Key changes include: Enhanced recommendations for certain age groups. Introduction of new vaccines for emerging health threats. Stay

New CMS Guidance for Long-Term Care Providers - Implementation Delayed to March 2025! Check out the latest updates for surveyor training and what it means for compliance. #LTC #Healthcare #CMSCompliance #TransformLTC paltmed.org/news-media/cms…