I am often reminded how lucky we are to come to work and experience something new, exciting, and fun every day. I’m sure you feel the same way. Our team laughs often, and many times we laugh quite...
Why ask why? Applying research to daily therapy practice
By
Renee Kinder
Jan 20, 2022
Understanding research methods and findings can influence daily therapy practice.
Only wet babies
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jan 30, 2024
I have a friend who says, “The only person who likes change is a wet baby!” She may be right. Most people are not comfortable with change. I mean, I get it, some change can be scary. When something...
Learn how to advocate in D.C.
By
Tara Roberts
Jul 07, 2017
I’ve had the pleasure and honor of participating in advocacy in a variety ways in the last 10 years .
Mind your p’s and q’s
By
Barbara Dice
Jul 12, 2010
Practicing good manners makes residents feel more comfortable and helps to motivate staff.
No more lonely nights?
By
Gary Tetz
Aug 10, 2023
No one knows better than long-term care folks the unfortunate toll cognitive decline can take. So if you’re like me, and I wouldn’t wish that on anyone, you’re always interested in ways to keep your...
What the government gives, the government can take away: Why you should CARES
By
Steven Littlehale
Nov 15, 2020
“Don’t worry about it. Take the money. We’ll deal with the details later,” said no one ever — especially not the federal government.
Learning on the go
By
Teresa Geroulo
Sep 10, 2018
Our “Learning Cart” is a 15-minute educational program designed to bring valuable information and tips to the direct care team.
The need for documentation in therapy
By
Tara Roberts
Dec 23, 2013
Skilled therapy documentation traditionally focuses on prior level of function, current level of function and ultimately desired discharge level of function. Outcomes are typically measured in short and...
Knitting a team
By
Gary Tetz
Apr 18, 2024
I can still remember the clicking of needles and the feeling of chunky strands of cotton passing silently between my fingers. It was early in my elementary school epoch, and we tiny people sat cross-legged...