Why is there greater disparity occurring in some states but not all? Is it about the size of the state or the number of survey districts?
What do you see?
By
Martie Moore
Jul 01, 2022
Look at this picture. What is your immediate first thought? Do you see the dandelion puffs waiting to be blown into the wind, and hopefully not onto your lawn? Do you see a tree that has fallen,...
BE STILL to be a successful leader
By
Martie Moore
Jul 26, 2019
Editor’s note: This is the third of a three-part series, “Keeping anchored in the twirling seas of healthcare.” Article one explored new research in change management. Article two expanded tools...
The violent workplace
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
May 23, 2017
It’s impossible to prevent all tragic events at a long-term care facility, especially those involving an armed assailant entering the building despite an order of protection against him like in Ohio...
Enthusiasm and ingenious inventions at the NYC Aging2.0 Global Startup Pitch Event
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Mar 28, 2017
Moving beyond the development of medical products for seniors, Aging2.0 seeks to facilitate collaborations between senior care providers and entrepreneurs to create products and services that can be integrated...
It’s time to bundle up
By
Kristy Wikum
Oct 12, 2016
As we are moving towards new payment systems, it is imperative that we are involved and offer comments when we are able to as this will greatly impact us as providers. We also need to stay informed so...
Culture Change: A tag-line for yesterday’s LTC improvements?
By
Joe DiMinico
Jun 09, 2016
I am certain many recognize the term “culture change” from a myriad of resources available within the long-term care professional community.
Problems with the CLASS Act
By
Stephen A. Moses
Oct 23, 2009
The Kaiser Family Foundation recently held a briefing on the much-touted CLASS Act. There was much praise to go around. I heartily disagreed with most of it.
The red bird: A story of connection and meaning
By
Martie Moore
Dec 15, 2023
My encounters with the red bird had been limited until a week after my mother died. I was sitting on the couch, consumed with grief when it first arrived. The red bird flew to the transom and peered...
Can sound influence how you feel?
By
Juanita Fox
Dec 30, 2021
If sounds can affect mood and sleep cycles, wouldn’t you want to harness that power in your long-term community? We’re doing just that at Garden Spot Communities, a continuing care retirement community...