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12/10/2009 11:11 PM

Blog :: Richard Peck

Richard Peck recently concluded 18 years as Editor-in-Chief of Long-Term Living Magazine, formerly Nursing Homes. He covered every aspect of the long-term care system, including all levels of care, financing, technology, staffing and human interest stories. Prior to this, he was Editor of a professional publication for physicians, called Geriatrics, for eight years. Richard has spent 40 years altogether in healthcare publishing. He also helped found the DESIGN series of annuals on long-term care facility design and, from that, HEALTHCARE DESIGN.

Good To Go

By Richard Peck on 9/29/2010 9:32 AM

While aging rock ‘n’ roll legends' medical histories suggest that we are living longer, healthier, and more active lives, the threat of dementia still looms.

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Talk To Me

By Richard Peck on 9/8/2010 3:10 PM

Finding the patient's voice in the complicated healthcare process: an overview of the MDS 3.0 assessment process.

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Too Much Stuff

By Richard Peck on 8/17/2010 1:14 PM

How to condense a life into two large closets and a few shelves

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Ready to Rock ‘n’ Roll?

By Richard Peck on 7/27/2010 9:42 AM

Retirement homes will begin to rock around the clock as the rock ‘n’ roll generation enters senior housing.

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Unwelcome Neighbors?

By Richard Peck on 7/1/2010 10:14 AM

Local residents speak out in opposition of senior housing communities being built in their neighborhoods.

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The Sunny Side

By Richard Peck on 6/15/2010 3:25 PM

A look beyond mainstream media's sensationalized coverage of long-term care.

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Granny in a Box

By Richard Peck on 5/25/2010 9:07 AM

Have low-cost alternatives for senior housing reached a new low? Richard Peck takes a look at backyard dwellings for seniors.

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Late for CLASS

By Richard Peck on 5/10/2010 9:51 AM

Richard Peck discusses a new portion of healthcare reform, the CLASS Act, which promises social insurance support for long-term care - the benefits of which will be felt in another seven to eight years from now.

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Buyer Beware

By Richard Peck on 4/28/2010 3:45 PM

Richard Peck discusses a recent "Smart Money" article about pitfalls to watch for when dealing with care facilities.

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What’s Affordable Senior Care and Housing? Part 2

By Richard Peck on 3/29/2010 3:07 PM

Richard Peck delves into the changing face of long-term care and explores some less-expensive senior housing options.

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