7 employee wellness ideas for the holidays (and beyond)
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Dec 08, 2015
After a staff training on reducing burnout in long-term care last week, a look through the evaluation forms was illuminating. A significant number of attendees — mostly nursing aides, nurses, and environmental...
Connecting at all hours
By
John Hall
Dec 04, 2015
Software firms and providers are devising novel solutions to engage seniors, families and staff who are embracing technology to stay in better communication
Subjective analytics?
By
Steven Littlehale
Dec 04, 2015
You encounter predictive analytics daily — when you apply for life insurance, receive unique credit card offers, or view pop-up web ads. But do they actually change your behavior?
The invisible heroes
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 04, 2015
They were seniors, so I suppose they were used to being invisible. They were also veterans — a double-whammy. Add in the fact that most were from long-term care settings, and you have the perfect storm....
Celebrating a facility’s history
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 04, 2015
As we look toward the end of 2015, it’s worthwhile to remember the history of nursing homes that have withstood more than a century of immeasurable changes.
Lying can be an act of compassion
By
Judah Gutwein
Nov 27, 2015
Today we know that lying is sometimes the quintessential kindness a caregiver can offer any patient who suffers from dementia and, in particular, someone with Alzheimer’s.
Five-Star profanity
By
Gary Tetz
Nov 19, 2015
“Well, gosh. Just my luck.” I don’t know for certain that’s how the Pennsylvania nursing home housekeeper responded after being fired for using bad language at work. But regardless,...
SugarCube debuts for diabetics
Nov 17, 2015
The SugarCube has announced an Indiegogo campaign to help bring its Bluetooth glucose testing kit and app to the market.
Paro goes to Hollywood
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Nov 17, 2015
It’s not too often that I see topics that we cover at McKnight’s spill over into pop culture. Especially not on a brand new, critically acclaimed Netflix comedy series.
Sloan’s appointment is a historic moment
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 13, 2015
While I couldn’t be everywhere during LeadingAge, to the best of my knowledge new executive and president Katie Smith Sloan didn’t walk across the stage to the tune of a Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie...