Hurricane Sandy delivered a wallop – and a troubling reminder about life’s uncertainties
By
John O'Connor
Nov 05, 2012
We humans tend to be creatures of habit. Most of us like to develop daily routines and stick with them. This approach has its benefits. It saves a lot of time that would otherwise be wasted sorting out...
Looking to manage your organization’s data better? It’s as simple as 1-2-3
By
John O'Connor
Nov 02, 2012
From Google to grocers, innovative firms are finding ways to tame data in ways that give them a unique advantage. More than a few long-term care operators have begun to take notice.
A savvy caregiver’s resource
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 31, 2012
If there is anyone who knows how to get inside the head of a troubled long-term care resident, it is Eleanor Feldman Barbera. Better than that is the fact that this talented nursing home psychologist is...
Making DNRs a part of SNFs
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 30, 2012
For all the talk about reducing rehospitalizations, there seems to be a big element missing, according to the New York Times: that of talking.
Executive summary: Change isn’t coming … It’s here
By
John O'Connor
Oct 29, 2012
I recently had the good fortune of interviewing three of the industry’s top association executives. If their collective advice could be distilled to a bumper sticker-sized message, here’s how...
A rescue plan that delivers more capital to LTC?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 26, 2012
When it comes to delivering capital for senior living projects, mortgage financing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have a long but checkered history.
Your big fat Greek retirement community
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 25, 2012
The New York Times Magazine article “The Island Where People Forget to Die” describes a Greek island that has the healing properties of the island from the TV show “Lost” and all...
Aging services to demand partnerships and clarity
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 24, 2012
When one is lucky enough to have a Joseph Coughlin, Ph.D., in the house, it would be wise to sit down and soak up every word you can. You could also offer him a place to sit, but sitting still doesn’t...
Re-examining what it means to be great
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 23, 2012
It was a good — no, a great — day for Atul Gawande groupies Monday at the LeadingAge annual meeting in Denver.
Taking stock of a new business model for long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Oct 22, 2012
It’s getting tougher to figure out how and where to compete in the changing healthcare landscape. So what’s an operator to do? Here’s my suggestion: Go to your local grocery store.