How one provider is leaving its comfort zone to serve a new population
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 12, 2019
One New York nursing home is taking resident-centered care to a whole new level, announcing an expansion of its unit geared toward a specific segment of its community.
Workplace engagement crushers: 5 Easy Ways to undermine employee engagement
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Mar 23, 2018
Without even knowing it, you could be indulging in one of the most common barriers to creating a culture that feels engaging to employees.
Beer and Wings or Wine and Cheese?
By
Neil Hefta
Feb 05, 2018
As someone who has close to 20 years of long-term care recruitment experience and who has personally worked as a nursing home administrator, I understand how important culture is when making the right...
How technology can enhance relationships
By
Judah L. Ronch, Ph.D.
Apr 01, 2013
There has been a trend of late to refer to specialized care of individuals with dementia as “memory care.” I understand the need for a quick, catchy title for a new product or service line...
A tip of the cowboy hat to a fictional assisted living portrayal
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 31, 2012
I have found a positive portrayal of long-term care, and it’s in Dallas. Specifically, it’s in Dallas — in the pilot plot arc of J.R. Ewing.
The morality of money
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 21, 2012
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) proposed an interesting question last week in his hearing on a federal contraception mandate for employers, namely, “Has the Obama administration trampled on freedom of religion...
A new fight over healthcare reform
By
Liza Berger
Nov 04, 2010
One of the highlights of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging conference came near the end—during a panel discussion about the impact of midterm elections on healthcare reform.
COVID-19 in U.S. nursing homes: Humanizing the culture of care in spite of a pandemic
By
Walter Coffey
Jun 05, 2020
As the crisis of COVID-19 continues to unfold, it is interesting to notice conversations already shifting to “how will things change” and “what is next” for providers of housing and services for...
Developing artistic leadership
By
Michael McCann, MS
Sep 09, 2016
Over time there have been numerous books, projects, articles and discussions on the art of leadership. The term “art of leadership” could be defined as the application of the skills of leadership.
Moving the needle in nursing home vaccination rates
By
Michael Wasserman
Leslie Eber
Feb 14, 2024
On February 29, 2020, the first Coronavirus nursing home outbreak was reported by the media. Experts in geriatric and long-term care medicine immediately understood the dangers to nursing home residents....