For all of our interest in cognitive training for dementia patients, we are nagged by knowing that studies on the topic have varied in quality and reliability.
What long-term care can learn from librarians
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 02, 2013
If one gets to have his or her own personal version of heaven, mine would be a place where there are lots of books and authors. Luckily, I didn’t have to die in order to attend the American Library...
Why you should read a book before your next interview
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 09, 2016
If you’re interviewing for a new job, prepare the right way. That includes being able to talk about a favored hobby, and a book you like.
Where my ladies at?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 03, 2014
If you went to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care conference for the first time three years ago, as I did, you’d be forgiven for recognizing its importance, but agreeing with...
Nursing shortage might not be as dire as feared
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 25, 2015
For the past decade, healthcare experts, including those in long-term care, have been drumming the beat of a looming nursing shortage. A new study details why the shortage might not be as terrible as feared.
The root cause of naked photos
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 11, 2016
Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) had never crossed my radar before this week, but he certainly has my attention now. He’s demanding feedback from federal regulators on their tracking of social media exploitation...
Tackling nurse bullying
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 12, 2014
In a session on bullying among nurses at NADONA’s annual conference this week, audience members were invited to say how they felt when a supervisor yelled at them. I heard “embarrassed,”...
End-of-life decisions may cause confusion, anger
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 03, 2014
When I lived in Baltimore, a stray, mangy cat adopted us. I am not trying to equate my cat with someone’s parent, but I was reminded of Minou’s last days when reading the dissertation of Mariette...
The complicated truth behind a nursing shortage
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 18, 2016
Conventional wisdom often leads us to incorrect conclusions, whether it’s in politics or healthcare. Nowhere is this more true than when we discuss our nursing shortage.
What the debate’s entitlement discussion means for LTC
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 21, 2016
While I never expected long-term care to be a serious part of discussion within the three presidential debates, the wonky part of my heart still jumped for joy when moderator Chris Wallace asked about...