Chronic wounds are a rising challenge for long-term caregivers and, of course, a scourge for residents. They can easily lead to extended stays, costly care and complications that neither caregivers nor...
Profile: Kathy Greenlee – Not in Kansas anymore
By
Liza Berger
Jan 01, 2010
Kathy Greenlee, Assistant Secretary for Aging, HHS
Profile: Boyd Hendrickson Chairman, CEO Skilled Healthcare Group Inc.
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2009
A lot has changed since Boyd Hendrickson was hired as a nursing home administrator back in 1970…
She’s paying it forward
By
Liza Berger
Feb 01, 2009
Kay Kallander, Senior VP, American Baptist Homes of the West
Diane Rowland: A Trusted Source
By
Liza Berger
Apr 01, 2008
Diane Rowland, Executive VP, Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Seeking sprinkler support
Sep 21, 2004
In the wake of deadly tragedies and tougher policies, providers
and advocates are on a quest for fire-fighting funding.
Youth-led art program creates lasting connections with nursing home residents in 5 states
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 19, 2024
Today’s seniors and young adults may have grown up in completely different eras of music and media, but one growing program is proving that art can be a powerful bridge between generations.
How to do it … A stronger infection control approach
By
John Hall
Jan 31, 2024
In the wake of the biggest public health emergency in over a century, any edge these critical professionals can get is crucial for creating a stronger infection prevention program.
Cannabis-related issues sending more seniors to the ED, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 12, 2023
Cannabis-related ED visits for older adults shot up by a whopping 1,800% between 2005 to 2019 in California, investigators say. The state’s experience mirrors national trends.
Steven Chies: Angling for the best — in all ways
May 01, 2022
Steven Chies, Long-Term Care Program Director, St. Joesph’s College