Blogs, Guest Columns, Things I Think and Living Leadership
New hope for Alzheimer’s at an all-time high
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Jan 29, 2020
This may be the year for breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s care and treatment.
And the Oscar goes to…
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jan 28, 2020
Rather than stew about the overdressed, self-congratulators flaunting at the Academy Awards ceremony, I’ve decided to give out my own Oscars — to the loving, deserving stakeholders in the various...
Resolving that tension between clinical and financial leadership
By
Steven Littlehale
Jan 27, 2020
It’s time to give purchasing agents more room to operate in long-term care. Here’s why, and now here’s a group that can help their efforts.
Resident-to-resident incidents: Using the power of history to improve the safety of nursing home residents
By
Eilon Caspi, Ph.D.
Jan 24, 2020
Distressing and harmful resident-to-resident incidents is one of the most prevalent and concerning phenomena in nursing homes. Several research studies have shown that these incidents can...
An insomniac’s medicine cabinet
By
Gary Tetz
Jan 23, 2020
Wakeful, wandering, grumpy and doomed. These precious words describe our faithful, bleary-eyed columnist most nights.
Truth Telling for True Transparency: Why does it matter to your organization?
By
Martie Moore
Jan 22, 2020
You need to read this for at least one very solid reason: The need for transparency in caregiving will not diminish, nor will the demand decline from families for answers and partnership.
Think before you write
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jan 21, 2020
I have to ask: Does anyone read what they write before they sign off and lock their documentation anymore?
IMPACT of an Infinite Game
By
Renee Kinder
Jan 16, 2020
Here’s a line I’d like you to ponder: Leaders who embrace an infinite mindset build stronger, more innovative, more inspiring organizations.
How skilled nursing facilities can reduce short-term stay rehabilitation times
By
Stephanie Adams
Jan 15, 2020
Short-term stay or respite care offers a great solution for seniors who are recovering from a hospital visit, surgery or other medical issue. While short-term rehabilitation is effective in addressing...
A resolution to serve physical and mental health
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jan 14, 2020
With new options for plant-based foods proliferating, 2020 is a great time to assess your facility’s menu with the dietary and food service departments to consider substitutions and alternatives.