I am reminded of my age often, whether it’s when meeting peers, working with residents or even introducing myself to families. I have to earn respect quickly and, in some ways, have to convince them...
Navigating the Five-Star conflict for the mentally ill
By
Richard Thompson, M.D.
Jul 11, 2016
Skilled nursing facilities across the country are seeing an increasing number of patients who suffer from mental health conditions.
Why the likely demise of LTC insurance isn’t all bad
By
John O'Connor
Jun 22, 2012
Two decades ago, private long-term care insurance was seen as a can’t-miss option for funding future nursing home costs. But like many of the people who purchased policies back then, the product...
When the caregiving glass is half-empty
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 13, 2012
The prevailing wisdom in healthcare is that a family member’s inability to accept a loved one’s impending death or a dire prognosis relates to miscommunication. A new study turns this on its...
National Nursing Home Week: Mardi Gras for residents
By
Liza Berger
May 13, 2009
Today, residents at Saint Anne Nursing & Rehabilitation Center are “Dancing With the Stars.” Yesterday, they received facials and foot rubs for “Pajama Day.” Tomorrow (Thursday) they will be partaking...
How to prepare for LTC’s mobile future
By
Bob Drainville
Nov 27, 2017
Occupancy in skilled nursing facilities has been experiencing a downward trend as of late. According to a report by the National Investment Center for Senior Housing & Care, it might not just be a seasonal...
Burgess named new chief medical officer at Tutera Senior Living & Health Care
Jun 05, 2018
A Kansas City, MO-based skilled nursing and assisted living provider has named Anthony Burgess, M.D., as its new chief medical officer.
Stop claiming ‘resident rights’ in discrimination cases
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 09, 2017
Administrators wiser than me have offered advice on what to do when there’s a racist resident.
Nursing homes’ reactions to rising vacancy rates
By
Ben Mandelbaum
Feb 26, 2016
Many nursing homes are making an effort to stand out in their ability to offer more focused and individualized care for each resident, provide upgraded rooms, shift to private rooms and improve their dining...
From responding to recovering to revitalizing
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Mar 15, 2021
“Chance created the situation; genius made use of it.” – Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace I admit, I haven’t read Tolstoy’s lengthy tome, War and Peace. But I recently saw the above quote from...