Majd Alwan, Director, Center for Aging Services Technologies
Kohl’s bill aims to bolster flagging caregiver workforce
By
Liza Berger
Jan 01, 2009
Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) last month took a swipe at the workforce shortage with new legislation that would provide funding for more educational and training opportunities for caregivers.
Workforce bill gives providers new boost
By
Liza Berger
Jan 01, 2009
The nursing home community last month applauded Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) for introducing a bill to expand education and training in geriatrics and long-term...
African-American centenarian attends inauguration
By
Liza Berger
Jan 20, 2009
Among the masses at the historic presidential inauguration today was a special attendee: Ella Mae Johnson. She turned 105 last Tuesday. A resident of Judson Park, an assisted living facility in Cleveland,...
A football feast
By
Liza Berger
Jan 14, 2009
Mmm … yum. A long-term care story has got my mouth watering. As the time ticks down to the National Football League conference finals this weekend, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell (D) has made a pledge....
Rough economy hits Erickson
By
Liza Berger
Jan 09, 2009
Well, it seems we are in a financial crisis. I know I’m in the news business and should be up on these things. You might agree, though, that economic trends are hard to grasp unless you’ve felt them...
A ‘promising’ new year
By
Liza Berger
Jan 06, 2009
It’s the New Year, otherwise known as resolution time—the season to hit the gym five days a week, read more books and be nicer to your mother-in-law. At least until the end of January, that is. Since...
Five-star fiasco
By
Liza Berger
Dec 18, 2008
What do nursing homes want for Christmas? Something that they are unlikely to receive: a new five-star rating system. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services presented them with a most unwelcome holiday...
Minnix sounds off on rating system for nursing homes
By
Liza Berger
Dec 17, 2008
The five-star rating system for nursing homes officially begins tomorrow. But it is already off to a rocky start. Today the normally easygoing Larry Minnix, president and CEO of the American Association...