For long-term operators, a growing list of ‘frenemies’
By
John O'Connor
Oct 06, 2014
Most of us are all too aware of our professional friends and enemies. But not so much when it comes to our “frenemies.” Given the many changes taking place in healthcare today, the frenemy...
And now, some important reminders from a 94-year-old
By
John O'Connor
Jan 24, 2014
Conventional wisdom can be a reassuring thing. Especially when it reinforces our suspicions. But it has a fatal flaw: Sometimes it can be flat-out wrong. Consider 94-year-old Olga Kotelko.
iPads for health services directors
By
Silva K. M. Gerety, MPA, MSN, RN, NEA - BC, NHA
Feb 01, 2012
In my many years of practicing nursing and providing care for seniors, it’s exciting to see how new technology can make the lives of those in our profession easier and more satisfying. I’m...
Wound-healing cell may be cancer key
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 05, 2018
UCLA scientists have discovered a protein factor that helps a fibroblast cell’s ability to help in wound healing.
The #ActivitiesStrong initiative
By
Charles de Vilmorin
May 11, 2020
Helping older adults find purpose every day is more important than ever in this new world of physical distancing that we are living in. It is heartening to see how frontline staff have shown passion, creativity...
Long-term care insurance: Time to yell ‘Run!’ yet?
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 12, 2014
There is a memorable scene in the movie “Forrest Gump” when Lt. Dan chews out the well-intentioned title soldier for saluting him while the enemy is likely watching. The implication is that...
Long-term care tries on the emperor’s new suit of clothes
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2020
The flurry of nursing-home related activity in the nation’s capital Thursday was breathtaking by any measure.
Donut hole dangers
By
Mary Gustafson
Jul 05, 2012
It’s well established that nursing home residents frequently struggle with conditions such as heart failure and depression. It’s also true that critics of nursing home care are quick to blame...
Long-term care in the land of ‘Sorry’
By
Gary Tetz
Aug 23, 2018
People often ask me what long-term care is like in Canada.* Trying to keep the peace, I usually answer, “Different.” I choose this passive path because a) I’m Canadian, so it’s...
Are you prepared? 5 questions you need to know the answers to
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Aug 27, 2013
With all the recent regulatory changes that have come down the line, or are about to, we developed a simple five-question survey that each provider had to ask every therapy employee. If you can develop...