When acute and post-acute talk, good things can happen
By
James M. Berklan
May 09, 2018
A young parent’s fond wish is that her child, or children, play well together with others. A busy young parent’s fondest wish often is that the kids pretty much do it on their own. That’s...
Single-score depression measure validated in international study
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 05, 2022
A free tool that combines symptom measures in a single score accurately indicates the presence and severity of depression.
Genesis reportedly won’t mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for workers
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 07, 2020
The largest nursing home operator in the United States plans to ensure all workers have access to COVID-19 vaccines at its facilities, but it will not require them to take them, according to a recent report...
Nursing homes settle lawsuit involving Texas campaign financing
Oct 03, 2008
A legal imbroglio that put nursing homes in the spotlight of a Texas campaign financing controversy in 2002 has ended well for providers, according to a spokesman.
From ‘failure to thrive’ to living with purpose
By
Penny Cook
Charles de Vilmorin
Feb 16, 2021
Finding purpose is a basic human right regardless of our place in society, background or age. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold and disrupt the senior living industry, it is our duty as industry...
There will be no full COVID accounting if we ignore the numbers
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 18, 2022
When it comes to COVID accounting, the numbers won’t lie.
4th Annual Women of Distinction awards open for nominations
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 16, 2021
Submissions for the 4th Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards are now being accepted. The popular program kicked off its 2022 edition by opening the entry portal Tuesday.
Taking the final steps
By
Dave Surico
Sep 01, 2014
Ashby Ponds opens all levels of care as it realizes the vision for a fully operating continuing care retirement community in Virginia
This too shall pass! PALTC is united
By
Arif Nazir, MD, CMD
Mar 30, 2020
When a crisis hits, besides shedding light on the system gaps, it also highlights the strengths of a community. The stresses of the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) have clearly highlighted the many...
Ensign Group reveals record earnings again, exudes post-COVID-19 optimism
By
Danielle Brown
May 13, 2020
Executives for the Ensign Group reported a “record” first quarter Tuesday despite seeing dips in occupancy and expressed optimism about the company’s future after COVID-19.