I start each day with half an hour of meditation. I find it gives me something to fail at first thing in the morning, which helps avoid dangerous surges in self-confidence.
Grab life by the cup
By
Gary Tetz
May 23, 2012
While there are still some who believe my continued intake of coffee has ruined my chances to spend a blissful eternity in paradise, down here on Earth it’s apparently prolonging my existence.
Better than bees in your eye
By
Gary Tetz
Aug 08, 2019
Those adorable flying insects buzzing around and bringing cheer to your long-term care facility right now? A new study reveals that they’re probably infested with and spreading terrifying superbugs.
Am I man or mouse? Depends on your viewpoint
By
Gary Tetz
Mar 09, 2017
It’s shocking to realize the enduring power of the printed word. First I write a column about a giant, possibly rabid squirrel attacking innocent people in a Florida long-term care facility activity...
Grateful chickens
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 03, 2015
Chickens absolutely love Thanksgiving. At least on that one special day, they can finally breathe a little easier while chefs from humble homes to long-term care kitchens choose a larger bird for celebratory...
Naked crowd-funding — the salvation of long-term care
By
Gary Tetz
Apr 10, 2015
Crowdfunding isn’t the only way to raise money for a good cause, though it has recently netted one provider 60 televisions. Nudity is also an ever-attractive option.
Don’t be so humble — it’s Canada D’eh!
By
Gary Tetz
Jul 03, 2014
Here’s what I’ve decided. Canada is the long-term care employee of the world.
Exhale, with love
By
Gary Tetz
Jul 23, 2020
How are those masks working out for you? My glasses are as perpetually fogged as a car windshield after prom, and I do enjoy sounding like Charlie Brown’s teacher.
Happy PDPM Day!
By
Gary Tetz
Oct 03, 2019
It might be best to start creating some ground rules for how we’ll be observing PDPM Day in the future.
Elf solves LTC staffing crisis
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 14, 2017
November 28 is ruined for me now. Thanks, CMS. For years, I’ve been celebrating it as the fateful day in 1443 when Albanian George Kastriotis Skanderbeg and his forces liberated Kruja in Middle Albania...