While in college, Amanda Elliot completed an internship on the Hawaiian islands at a Life Care Services community. Although some might have become hooked on the location, Elliot got attached to the job.
Meet Renee Porter, Rising Star honoree
By
Chloe Konrad
Jul 13, 2021
The members of the Benedictine Order of Sisters in Atchison, KS, begin their time together at many different ages, but the retired sisters are able to continue living as a community in the Dooley Center,...
Meet Shamim Wu, Rising Star honoree
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 31, 2019
It was at Shamim Wu’s first job as the admissions director at Royal Care Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center that she developed a passion for serving seniors and their families.
Early bird deadline fast approaching for McKnight’s Women of Distinction nominations
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 15, 2019
The deadline for the early bird period for the 2nd Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program arrives at midweek.
Meet Kimberly Townsend, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 02, 2020
Kimberly Townsend, EdD, JD, MBA, EMPA, as president and CEO, is on a mission not just to increase Loretto’s bottom line, but to make life better for its employees, residents, patients and the community.
Meet Karen Devaney, 2022 Veteran VIP honoree
By
Nicole Blanchard
Jul 04, 2022
The improvements Karen Devaney has made since her appointment as national director of care management at Atria Senior Living are truly indicative of her years of experience in the caregiving field.
Celebrate accomplished women in our industry and earn 3 CE credits with their guidance
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 28, 2021
Join us for two days of celebration and inspiration at the virtual McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum, May 18 and 19. CE accredited sessions are presented by industry leaders — and this...
Meet Mary Knapp, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Liza Berger
Jun 29, 2020
Ever since she was a child and witnessed her father help up her grandmother after a fall in their home, Knapp knew she wanted to take care of others.
Meet Cynthia Morton, Hall of Honor inductee
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 20, 2020
Editor’s Note: We are profiling the McKnight’s 2020 Women of Distinction honorees daily through the program’s July 28 online awards ceremony. To register or learn more about this digital celebration,...
Meet Dina Besirevic, Rising Star honoree
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 16, 2020
Dina Besirevic grew up knowing she wanted to help others, to ease their pain and to provide care. It was witnessing her father’s care through his illness, however, that led her to a career path in nursing...