The first 90 days and beyond: Ramping up staff retention in rural nursing homes
Oct 10, 2023
Some of the most effective workforce retention strategies aren’t necessarily “rocket science,” says Aimee Middleton, vice president of operations for Good Samaritan Society, the nation’s largest...
Building a ‘golden’ team for quality wins
Sep 12, 2023
Aspen Park of Cascadia, a 70-bed nursing home nestled in a bustling university town in Western Idaho, has picked up a rare Gold in the 2023 American Health Care Association Quality awards program.
From expense to investment: Reframing the conversation about administrators-in-training
Nov 07, 2023
As some would-be administrators-in-training struggle to find placements, organizations looking to grow the next generation of long-term care leaders say it’s time for a reset. “We need to look at it...
The future of long-term care recruitment and retention: How experts can better attract and retain quality...
Mar 28, 2024
Even though wages and benefits have increased for the long-term care workforce, the sector still suffers from an ongoing shortage of skilled caregivers. Innovative solutions, however, have shown the potential...
Graduate student chooses to live among senior living and skilled nursing residents for a year
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Foster Stubbs
Oct 18, 2023
Moving from a college campus to a senior living campus is not a typical move for a 25-year-old but Beth Christensen is no typical 25-year-old. A classical and jazz pianist pursuing a Master of Music degree...
Prioritizing patient-centered care: How senior living leaders are providing a superior healthcare experience
Mar 28, 2024
Long-term care providers are turning to value-based care partnerships to give seniors what they really want and need. Through these partnerships, healthcare providers can improve patient health outcomes...
Why an independent workforce is a necessary piece of your growth
Sep 27, 2023
Tapping into independent professionals is a critical part of your future workforce strategy
Developing a strategic roadmap for successful value-based care partnerships
Nov 17, 2023
How to positively impact resident care and safeguard your communities’ future Long-term care providers play a crucial role in ensuring the health of the elderly and others who have complex medical needs...
Initiative expands veteran participation in dementia research
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Foster Stubbs
Feb 20, 2024
A National Institute on Aging (NIA) and Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) initiative helped to recruit more veterans for Alzheimer’s research. The program, INviting Veterans InTo Enrollment in Alzheimer’s...
Weekly language class brings bingo and bilingualism together
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Foster Stubbs
Oct 25, 2023
What started as a simple request at Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services (MI) in Lawrence, MA, quickly turned into a fun exploration of the English and Spanish languages. This past August, MaryLuz...