We are one week ahead of a historic Kentucky Derby, and I ask you: Is your rehab provider wearing blinders?
Therapists’ biggest battle of 2020 is not COVID-19
By
Renee Kinder
Aug 13, 2020
If we have learned anything during this pandemic it is that we cannot go at this alone.
The good old days: When germs were good
By
Renee Kinder
Jul 31, 2020
My household smells like the inside of a swimming pool. Literally, only Clorox will do. Walls, floors, bathrooms, kitchen, even in the laundry. Everyone here has some piece of clothing that has suffered...
Healthcare literacy: More than you learned in kindergarten
By
Renee Kinder
Jul 16, 2020
As we soak up the summer heat, look longingly for the days of normal life, and seek the structure back to school season provides, let us refocus on lessons learned.
Heroes in the hot zone: How measures we took led to direct admit of COVID-19 residents
By
Rene Gomez
Kimberly Malin
Jul 10, 2020
March 4, 2020, was the day our executive director sent out a notice to all residents, families and staff that the coronavirus was a reality and it would be impacting our scenic 220-acre continuing care...
Delaying death not enough for nursing home residents
By
Jim Towey
Jul 08, 2020
Strict isolation. Constant surveillance. No communal dining or group activities. No hugs, no touching, no visitors except in extreme cases. This may sound like life on death row, but in...
Therapy and the COVID fog
By
Renee Kinder
Jul 04, 2020
COVID-19, we are navigating your blinding and winding path and will arise from grips stronger than ever.
Precious is life and lessons not to be forgotten
By
Renee Kinder
Jun 18, 2020
There is much being said about the precious nature of life these days.
Therapy and telehealth: Success and challenges
By
Renee Kinder
Jun 04, 2020
If at first you don’t succeed, keep justifying yourself until you get a win from federal regulators. That has to be the mantra for therapy providers and others during this pandemic.
Patients first: Do the little things right
By
Renee Kinder
May 21, 2020
Providing the right care for our nursing home should be a little thing. Not a big thing, not a struggle, not a herculean task battling red tape in your organization, and one that should allow us to use...