Transformation in Upstate New York: Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
By
Larry Slatky
Jan 06, 2020
At a time when most county nursing homes are being bought by private organizations, our nursing home in Upstate New York has found a way to buck the trend and is receiving tremendous support from local...
It’s not morbid to talk about death … a lot
By
Steven Littlehale
Dec 07, 2018
It’s not morbid to talk about death, even on the dance floor at your high school reunion.
Leadership lessons from cleaning ladies
By
Joseph DeMattos Jr.
Jun 19, 2017
Effective leaders leave powerful clues.
Focusing on senior housing’s big picture
By
Keith Kodrin and Dague Retzlaff
Apr 19, 2017
As 2017 continues, and the dynamics change, it’s critical that lenders, owners and operators be patient and take a holistic view of the market — particularly the demographics and particulars of...
How we create a homelike environment for rehab patients
By
Tina L. Kies
Mar 06, 2017
The staff at Shuksan provided opportunities for Arlene to feel in control, in a situation where self-reliance lacked.
‘Okie El’ rocks out, and then veges out
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Apr 28, 2015
My first-ever trip to Oklahoma for a speaking engagement recently included no fringed surries. But there was a bustling, well-run long-term conference, animated conversations with attendees, life-altering...
Making strides in resident-centered care
By
Justin Margut
Dec 12, 2014
Bethany Village’s Silver Recognition is a significant milestone in the organization’s culture change journey. More importantly, it reassures residents and families that effective policies,...
Dear Diary, Last week I attended my first AHCA convention …
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Oct 16, 2014
There’s nothing like the first time you get to meet people, attend education sessions and see the exhibit hall at the American Health Care Association, as I found out last week. If you weren’t...
Hugs promote well-being in a retirement community
By
Karen Brannen
Feb 11, 2014
At Jefferson’s Ferry, a nonprofit lifecare retirement community on Long Island, NY, we’ve devoted ourselves to “Embraceable You” — a program exploring the power of touch.
Reducing learned helplessness in LTC
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jul 11, 2013
John O’Connor’s recent post on the pain/depression cycle raised some interesting points about depression in long-term care. Reducing learned helplessness that is often seen in depression is...