I believe there are good news stories around us all the time. Our eyes, and brains, often are just too conditioned and look past them. It’s human nature. Consider this small-town long-term care story...
What’s in a name? We’re about to find out—maybe
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 02, 2011
Hope you have a pencil handy with your scorecard at home. One with a good eraser.
It’s past time that you stopped baby talking your residents
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 12, 2019
In a moment of frustration, I’m sure it can happen to almost anyone in this field. Unable to connect with an elderly resident — who may have dementia or other cognitive issues — you resort to a simpler...
A tail that gives year-round happiness
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 20, 2018
Cheers to Altercare in Adena, OH, for showing us all how it should be done when it comes to residents needing a boost.
Observation overload
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Sep 05, 2017
OK, so any nurse reading this will probably relate, but we are so used to observing our patients/residents that we tend to “over observe” when not at work.
Muse moments — engaging the hearts of those you lead
By
Martie Moore
Feb 08, 2017
The celebration of Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and connection. It also is statistically one of the highest dates for engagements to happen. When you translate that to the world of healthcare,...
Is it any wonder this field has an identity crisis?
By
John O'Connor
Aug 25, 2014
What’s in a name? That’s a fairly topical question, given the many differing views on how best to describe the business we’re in. Not that this field’s identity crisis is a recent...
Stay dry to stop mosquitoes this summer
By
Greg Baumann
Aug 15, 2013
Not only has summer brought along its signature heat, but the season also has dumped heavy rainfall in many regions across the country. The resulting weather has been good news for mosquitoes, –...
Home (safety) for the holidays
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Dec 21, 2012
It’s hard to believe the holidays are already here. As I have frantically baked cookies, mailed holiday cards and waited in long lines for the perfect gift, I couldn’t help but people-watch....
Playground powerbrokers
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 02, 2010
As a kid, you never wanted to tick off a certain smart-aleck guy from the neighborhood at game time. Not because he was a great player. The truth is he was only average in most sports. But because his...