Hiring veterans to work in long-term care facilities is a no-brainer for nursing home administrator Steve Pazulski — a Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran himself.
Help a Sister out: In defense of U.S. nuns
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 26, 2012
I’ve been in awe of Catholic nuns from a very young age. As my family likes to remind me, I even wanted to be one. As I’ve gotten older, my awe has turned into respect and affection.
‘Alive Inside’ a viral video
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 19, 2012
Last week, a funny thing happened: For once, I was not the first person I know to post a nursing home-related story to my Facebook page.
The new merry pranksters
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 12, 2012
I was prepared for the worst — yes, I was prepared to have a strong negative reaction to the new Betty White-hosted prank show “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers.”
Ethics panels tested as they determine seniors’ final wishes
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 05, 2012
The thorny matter of a resident’s end-of-life wishes no doubt keeps many people in the nursing home profession up at night. New Jersey is working to firm up a program it has that deploys roving ethics...
A Day in the Life: When art becomes magic in action
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 02, 2012
Watching a long-time Alzheimer’s sufferer create a beautiful piece of artwork or even play a musical instrument is like watching “magic in action,” says Carol Silver-Elliott, president...
C. diff rates reach new high
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 02, 2012
Clostridium difficile infections have reached record high rates, a new report finds.
Study: Hearing loss could induce falls
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 02, 2012
Skilled nursing facility operators eager to reduce resident falls might have a new tool in their kit: testing residents’ hearing.
Post-stroke malnutrition may linger on for months: experts
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 02, 2012
Individuals who have had a stroke might continue to have difficulty eating three months or longer after the event, despite regaining the strength for most other physical functions, a new study finds.
Study: Recession improved staff turnover
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 02, 2012
Newly licensed registered nurses perceived fewer jobs available during the recession. They also reported greater loyalty to their employers, results of a new study reveal.