Do we need another reminder that a positive attitude or strong mind helps healing? We do. This time, it’s with regard to stroke survivors who can’t move body parts.
Operators could take a lesson from this program
Apr 10, 2015
Here’s a win-win arrangement that really stands out. For providers wanting to inject a little extra youthful stimulation and outside perspective into their communities, it’s worth a look
5 pieces of Facebook guidance for the uncool
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 08, 2015
As some of you know, none of the cool kids are using Facebook anymore. However, given its growth among those above age 65 (your residents) and its continued use among 30-somethings and up (your employees),...
We were all in on the scheme and didn’t even know it
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 06, 2015
The recent past came rushing up other day, and it wound up whisking all of us onto the set of some fast-paced, financial mayhem-filled movie. Yes, you were there, too — though like me, you might not...
They told us everything we need to know about the future — except what to do
By
John O'Connor
Apr 03, 2015
What should long-term care operators be doing to prepare for the future? Take your pick of these three things.
New editor stages coup
By
Elana Katz
Apr 01, 2015
Greetings. Today seemed like the day to tell you that I, Elana, have taken over Elizabeth Newman’s column. McKnight’s made the decision after a detailed data analysis related to what drives...
Can we get that in writing? We better
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 30, 2015
If you asked long-term care providers what their main concern is, you would think it would be “patient care,” right? It turns out, that’s not reality. Most providers, it appears, are...
An emerging union challenge: ‘micro’ management
By
John O'Connor
Mar 27, 2015
The National Labor Relations Board’s willingness to let smaller groups of people form “micro unions” has many operators on edge.
Genetic testing opens can of worms for Alzheimer’s patients
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 25, 2015
Healthcare professionals tend to have a belief in facts, and as a corollary believe in conventional wisdom that knowledge is power. Of course, what people SAY they want to know and how they actually act...
Volunteer calls out nursing homes for not delivering
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 23, 2015
After five years, Gary Gamponia says he has had enough frustration. His message to nursing home administrators and activities directors would likely be, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going...