When he entered nursing school, Steve Proctor was answering a call to serve others that he first heard years earlier. As a child growing up near Lake Huron, Proctor suffered from severe allergies and asthma...
Aging experts in Dallas, Washington broadcast the same message: Chronic disease is not inevitable with...
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 30, 2013
There was synergy between Dallas and Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Prominent speakers at the LeadingAge conference in Dallas addressed what it means to age well and how people’s understanding of...
Nursing home leader releases five-year plan, tells members they ‘cannot forget the vulnerable’
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 29, 2013
The leaders of the largest U.S. long-term care convention and exposition sought to inspire members at the group’s annual meeting Monday in Dallas as if they were at a “family reunion.”...
LeadingAge annual meeting, expo to draw thousands to Dallas
Oct 25, 2013
LeadingAge will host its annual meeting and expo Sunday through Wednesday at the Dallas Convention Center. Dozens of continuing education credits, as well as countless opportunities to network and see...
Expo yourself
By
Gary Tetz
Sep 26, 2013
Each year about this time, I get that special tingle, followed by an irresistible impulse. Soon I’m dancing madly around the house, racing from room to room, jumping and gyrating on pieces of furniture...
HIPAA rule changes taught in upcoming webinar
Sep 13, 2013
Providers looking to learn more about changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) are invited to attend a LeadingAge webinar at 2 p.m. EDT on Sept. 18. Continuing...
Provider advocates strike hopeful note as LTC Commission meets for the first time
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 28, 2013
With mere months to make progress on the deep issues facing the long-term care industry, the Congressional Long-Term Care Commission held its first official meeting Thursday. LTC stakeholders issued statements...
We’re all in this together
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 31, 2013
Most people around my age have relatively little experience with long-term care. Still, how many times has someone said to you something to the effect of, “Ugh, I could never do what you do. How...
Obama’s cuts draw hot provider rebuke
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2013
President Obama’s proposed budget is dead in the water as long-term care providers see it. They stand to lose $81 billion over 10 years if the measure is approved.
Spring is here, so let the (LTC) tweeting commence
Mar 22, 2013
Providers, advocates and other leaders in the long-term care services and supports realm will hold a Twitter Chat from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday. Participants should use the hashtag #SOSeniors...