You might have noticed that several nursing home stocks received a boost last Friday off of the latest Medicare regulatory news. While that might be good for the companies’ shareholders, it doesn’t...
That’s a good one: National Humor Month
By
Liza Berger
Apr 28, 2008
Who said long-term care workers can’t have a little fun? We’re approaching the end of April, but it’s still not too late to get in on National Humor Month, an event founded in 1976 by humorist Larry...
What’s the secret to longevity? Ask Edna Parker.
By
Liza Berger
Apr 23, 2008
When it comes to growing old, we might want to think our worldview. The reason is Edna Parker, the oldest person in the world. Parker, who turned 115 at the Heritage House Convalescent Center in Indiana...
Cha-ching
By
Liza Berger
Apr 09, 2008
Long-term care residents soon may be in the money, and they can thank President Bush for it. In case you haven’t heard (or read the McKnight’s online story on April 8), those who receive Social Security,...
Elephants and donkeys
By
Liza Berger
Mar 04, 2008
It’s a pretty exciting day, as far as national politics go. The pivotal primaries in Ohio and Texas could determine the Democratic nominee for president of the United States – or more likely, draw...
Gentleman farmer
By
Liza Berger
Mar 01, 2008
Charles Grassley, U.S. Senator
A taxing situation
By
Liza Berger
Feb 27, 2008
There are a couple of hot-button government rules that are churning up a lot of discussion in skilled nursing circles these days. These rules involve two funding mechanisms – provider taxes and intergovernmental...
Flush with victories, providers gearing up
By
Liza Berger
Feb 06, 2008
The year started off strong for nursing homes — at least as far as public policy was concerned.
Leading with heart
By
Liza Berger
Feb 06, 2008
Robyn I. Stone: Executive Director, Institute for the Future of Aging Services, AAHSA
The right move
By
Liza Berger
Feb 06, 2008
Hurricane Katrina forced nursing homes to rethink emergency transportation – and make the federal government take notice.