Lynn Hetzler

Promoting patient engagement in rehab therapy can result in better outcomes, great patient satisfaction, and more. Learn strategies for improving now.

Pay attention to the individual behaviors and needs of people living with dementia to keep them safe from the coronavirus disease and provide choices to them during their care.

Many behavioral health organizations have had to switch to telehealth – here are 6 tips to get you started.

The coronavirus crisis means behavioral and mental healthcare professionals must provide care from a safe distance. Telehealth and telepsychiatry can help you do this. Here are five best practices you need to know.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the importance of communities and families working together to, ….

Rural healthcare does more than bring medical care to patients in sparsely populated areas – healthcare can bring vitality to, ….

Rural health facilities and community health centers have special needs when it comes to recruiting and retaining health care professionals. Learn more.

1 in 3 Americans over the age of 65 falls each year. Use these five assessment tools to identify patients at greatest risk for falling in your institution.

Drinking during the holidays can cause a host of problems, including relapse for alcoholics, unsociable conduct, fights, poor decision-making, drunk, ….

Established relationships with doctors and other healthcare professionals can improve outcomes and lower medical bills for people with Alzheimer’s disease, ….

There are currently fewer hospital admissions and readmissions among nursing home residents, according to The Commonwealth Fund’s Scorecard on Local, ….

Nearly 1 in 5 Medicare patients returns to the hospital within a month of discharge. Readmission can have devastating effects for these older patients.

Losing the ability to communicate thoughts and emotions is one of the most frustrating and challenging aspects of Alzheimer’s disease,, ….

In-home senior care can help an aging family member stay at home but hiring someone can seem like a monumental, ….

The senior living industry is set to grow wildly over the next 20 years but the industry faces several challenges like chronic diseases and higher expectations for quality care.

2 in 100 people in the general public carry MRSA, according to the CDC, but 1 out of 4 nursing home residents harbor the bacteria in some settings.

Depression is the most common mental health problem among seniors, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The way the many challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) present can make it hard to diagnose. Here’s a quick guide for practitioners.

Autism was once a mysterious disorder, plagued by myths and misunderstandings. Some of these myths still persist today.