After downsizing, Good Sam goes big with first-of-kind new campus
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 14, 2024
A little more than a year after announcing it was scaling back to focus resources in seven core states, Good Samaritan Society announced Tuesday that it was developing a new, $200 million comprehensive...
Leadership, passion for long-term care on display at 6th annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 15, 2024
Skilled nursing, senior living and home care representatives celebrated the accomplishments of dozens of professional standouts during the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum ceremony...
Youth-led art program creates lasting connections with nursing home residents in 5 states
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 19, 2024
Today’s seniors and young adults may have grown up in completely different eras of music and media, but one growing program is proving that art can be a powerful bridge between generations.
Meet Andrew Carle, 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Industry Ally’ honoree
By
Jessica R. Towhey
May 02, 2024
List “retirement” as one more thing COVID-19 disrupted for Andrew Carle, who had planned to step down as executive director of The Virginian, a Life Care Services-managed community in Fairfax, VA,...
39 days and counting until Women of Distinction gala and forum
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 05, 2024
There’s just a little more than a month until the 6th Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards ceremony and forum take place.
Meet David Totaro, 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Agent of Change’ honoree
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Apr 30, 2024
David Totaro took an unusual path to the long-term care sector, and his varied experience served him well as he developed a national, legislative advocacy program for BAYADA Hearts for Home Care.
Advocates work behind scenes to stop, reshape staffing rule as finalization nears
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 16, 2024
Several nursing home advocacy organizations have met with the White House Office of Management and Budget in recent days, angling to change the proposed minimum staffing rule that could be issued in final...
New paths could allow medical aid in dying for people with dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 07, 2024
A lot of people who have dementia want to use medical aid in dying (MAID) to end their lives before they lose their decision-making capacity and other abilities. This hasn’t been allowed up until now...
Tickets on sale for McKnight’s Women of Distinction banquet
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 16, 2024
The public is invited to celebrate top women leaders in long-term care, senior living and home care at the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction banquet and forum May 14. Reservations to the celebration...
Nursing home’s part-time ‘employee’ becomes residents’ best 4-legged friend
By
Josh Henreckson
Feb 14, 2024
It’s not unheard of for nursing homes to bring pets and other animals to visit their residents, but not every facility has a caring canine making the rounds multiple times a week.